On the evening of February 13, 2023, Paris Quilter, a 31-year-old Black/African American man, was fatally shot on Dewey Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. The shooting happened about 8:10 PM and also wounded another adult man, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to survive.

Both victims were taken to local hospitals; Quilter was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation, canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses, and publicly appealed for information, including anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about the shooting on Dewey Street or knew Paris Quilter, please contact Boston homicide detectives or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers.