Deanna Watkins, 29, was shot multiple times on the evening of May 21, 2009, just outside her home at 3 Arbutus Street in Dorchester, Boston. The attack happened at about 7:40 p.m.; emergency responders pronounced her dead and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later ruled the death a homicide.

The scene drew a large, agitated crowd and at one point people chased two men believed to be involved, prompting a response of more than 70 police officers. Two suspects were detained that night but were later cleared and released. Police reported having promising leads early on, including good physical evidence and suspect descriptions, and urged the public to come forward.

No arrests that resulted in a conviction were ever made, and the Boston Police Department continues to list Watkins case as an open, unsolved homicide. If anyone has information about what happened that evening, please contact the Boston Police.