Pereshah-Saphir Shear-Yashub, 27, was fatally shot just after 11:15 p.m. on May 31, 2024, outside a residence on Edson Street in Dorchester, Boston. Boston police found her with multiple gunshot wounds and she was taken to a local hospital, where she died. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Family members say Shear-Yashub was an innocent bystander who had been spending time with friends when the shooting began. They remember her as a vibrant, creative entrepreneur who ran a business focused on making others feel beautiful, and as a beloved sister and aunt. No arrests have been announced and police have not identified suspects; the Boston Police Department continues to investigate.

If anyone has information about that night or the shooting on Edson Street, please contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives.