UPDATE: Death Investigation at 140 Main Street in Charlestown: Homicide Victim Identified

At about 10:33 PM, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, officers assigned to District A-15 (Charlestown) responded to 140 Main Street, Charlestown on a report of a pedestrian struck at that location. On arrival, officers located an adult male lying on the ground on the parking lot located at 140 Main Street. Further investigation revealed the victim had been shot and Boston EMS pronounced the victim on scene. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Joseph Donahue of Charlestown.

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.