Crime

South End stabbing victim identified

Ugochukwu McDonald Anaele died Monday.

August 25, 2021

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The Boston Police Department identified the man who was stabbed and killed in Boston on Monday as 29-year-old Ugochukwu McDonald Anaele of Houston, Texas.

Police responded to a call Monday at 6:12 a.m. regarding a stabbing victim at 112 Atkinson St. in the South End. Upon arrival, they found Anaele suffering from a stab wound, according to police.

Police say Anaele was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigation Update: Victim Identified in the Death Investigation at 112 Atkinson Street https://t.co/bicoHG0MCR pic.twitter.com/8qHbwzxKf8
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) August 25, 2021

The Boston Police Department is now investigating the incident. They asked anyone with information to contact the BPD’s anonymous tip line at 800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

The BPD also encourages anyone in need of emotional support following these events to contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team.