On April 5, 2014, a 38-year-old man, Remis M. Andrews, died after being shot by a Boston police officer during a response to a domestic disturbance on Lenox Street in the South End. A woman had called 911 reporting that her boyfriend had assaulted her. Officers arriving at the apartment found Andrews reportedly armed with knives; police say he lunged at officers while brandishing the weapons and an officer fired, striking him. Medical aid was given at the scene, but Andrews died from the gunshot wound.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office investigated the officer-involved shooting and ultimately announced no criminal charges would be filed, concluding the officer acted in self-defense. The case was then closed. Questions remain about the encounter and the decision to use deadly force; anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to come forward.