Boston Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Mattapan, Identify Victim
An 18-year-old Boston resident, Yoseliani Ann Marte Ocasio, has been identified as the victim in a homicide investigation following a shooting incident at 25 Malta Road in Mattapan on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Medical Examiner's Office ruled the death…
Boston, MA, July 30, 2026 —
Boston Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 25 Malta Road in the Mattapan neighborhood. The victim has been identified as Yoseliani Ann Marte Ocasio, an 18-year-old resident of Boston.
The incident, which involved a shooting, led to a homicide investigation. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled the death a homicide on July 30, 2026.
Boston Police Department officials stated that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are actively working to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details regarding potential suspects or the exact cause of death beyond the homicide ruling were immediately available.
The department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Individuals with knowledge that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact the Boston Police Department.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
