Late on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 18-year-old Leroy S. Ryner of Roxbury was shot at the intersection of Morton Street and West Selden Street in Mattapan. Responders arrived about 10:30 p.m.; Ryner was taken to Boston Medical Center and pronounced deceased. The homicide was the third in Boston in 2025.

Known affectionately as LJ, Ryner was a student at Tech Boston Academy. Family described him as kind, down-to-earth and funny, someone who loved sports, video games and family gatherings — especially the annual family cruises. They called his time with them heartbreakingly brief but filled with cherished memories.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is investigating. No arrests have been announced and no suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit or the anonymous tip line.