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Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed at Boston Intersection
Man Shot and Killed in Boston; Police Seek Information
**Boston, MA** – On Thursday at approximately 9:35 PM, officers from District 13 responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Craftson Way and Huntington Ave. An adult male victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating the details of the incident and is urging anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470.
Those preferring to provide information anonymously can contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS. Alternatively, one can text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), with all identities being protected.
For community members in need of emotional support following the incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free and confidential services at 617-431-0125, available 24/7.
Man Charged in Fatal North Versailles Crash
Man Charged in Fatal North Versailles Collision
**North Versailles, PA** – Allegheny County Police have charged a man from Wilkins Township following a deadly crash in North Versailles on Thursday.
The incident occurred at 6:12 p.m. at the intersection of Crooked Run Road and 5th Avenue, involving a Nissan Versa driven by 66-year-old Tammy Chonko and a Pontiac Grand Am driven by 20-year-old Aaron Butler. Chonko was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Butler was also hospitalized but remains in stable condition.
North Versailles Police sought support from the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide and Collision Reconstruction Units, sparking an investigation. It was determined that the Nissan attempted a left turn when it was struck by the Pontiac, which was traveling at 90 miles per hour. A toxicology report confirmed the presence of cannabinoids and THC in Butler’s system.
Butler faces charges, including homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and driving under the influence. At present, he is held in Allegheny County Jail awaiting a preliminary arraignment after turning himself in.
