Curtis Ashford Jr., a 15-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on Ellington Street in Dorchester on July 27, 2022. He had just finished middle school and was due to start high school. That evening he was playing basketball with friends at a nearby park; at about 7:30 p.m. a car driven by 25-year-old Dominick Gavin arrived and a passenger, 18-year-old Zontre Mack, exited and opened fire on a group that included Curtis. As people scattered, Curtis was struck while trying to get away and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His father had been killed 16 years earlier.

Boston Police investigators identified the two suspects after reviewing surveillance video and witness statements, located the vehicle, and recovered evidence including DNA and fingerprints linked to Mack. Gavin was arrested on September 26, 2022, and Mack was arrested on October 20, 2022.

If anyone knew Curtis, saw the shooting, or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.