19-year-old southeastern Massachusetts teen identified as victim in fatal shooting

A local teen has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that took place this week.

According to police, on Monday, at just after 7:30 p.m., officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 115 Milton Avenue in Dorchester.

Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Jalen J. Tavares of Lakeville, at 6 Selden Street, in the rear of 115 Milton Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS responded and pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or by visiting the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Photos and videos may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department protects the identities of all individuals who provide information anonymously.

Those impacted by this incident are encouraged to contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, which provides free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support. A trained provider can be reached at (617) 431-0125.