BOSTON, MA – The Boston Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a severe assault that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 5, 2022. At approximately 1:48 AM, officers from District 1 were dispatched to 279 Tremont Street in Boston following reports of an assault in progress.
Upon arrival, witnesses described the assailant as a light-skinned Black male in his late 20s or early 30s, standing between 5’7” and 5’9” with a thin build. He reportedly has a beard and was wearing all tan-colored clothes and black high-top sneakers at the time of the incident. According to witness accounts, the suspect punched the victim in the face, causing serious brain injuries, and then fled the scene in a white party bus accompanied by several other males.
Investigations revealed that the party bus was carrying a group celebrating a 21st birthday and was headed towards the South Bay area to drop off passengers. The suspect is believed to possibly frequent the Albion, Dudley, Clifton, and Cottage Streets areas.
The Boston Police Department continues to gather details about this incident and urges anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-6161. Additionally, community members can provide anonymous tips by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). All identities of informants are assured confidentiality.