Christian Cousins, 17, a rising senior at Stoughton High School, was fatally shot on July 5, 2024, in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. He and another Stoughton student were found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle about 12:30 p.m.; Christian succumbed to his injuries. Authorities say the attack on the two students was targeted rather than random. The Boston Police Homicide Unit is investigating, and Deputy Superintendent Felipe Colon has asked anyone with information to come forward.

Christian was described by family and classmates as kind and popular, with interests in entrepreneurship, cars, and basketball. He had recently earned a Car Wrap Technician certification, had started a small business with a friend, and helped operate a car rental venture on Turo with his brother that he planned to expand after graduation. Stoughton High School has offered grief counseling to students and staff.

No arrests have been announced in connection with Christian’s death or the related shootings around the city that day. If anyone has information that could assist the investigation, please contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit.