BOSTON, MA — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning in the Mattapan neighborhood.
Officers assigned to District B-3 responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 24 Stow Road at approximately 12:12 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026.
Upon arrival, officers located Alex DeAndrade, 37, of Brockton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Boston EMS transported DeAndrade to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist anonymously can do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1 (800) 494-TIPS, texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or visiting the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
Photos and videos related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously.
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support for those impacted by the incident at (617) 431-0125.
