Man shot to death outside Jamaica Plain convenience store

By adamg on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 10:04am

Boston Police report a man was shot more than once on Centre Street, outside the 7-Eleven at Centre and South Huntington Avenue around 3:30 a.m. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Globe reports the man was a well known local figure in a wheelchair.

Updates:

Two more charged with a murder outside a JP convenience store - 2/4/17

DA: Jeffrey Kelly's killer threatened and trailed him before shooting him to death outside a JP market - 12/23/16

Man who was barred from Jamaica Plain as parole condition charged with murdering man in a wheelchair outside JP convenience store - 12/23/16

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"The victim shooting [sic]

By anon on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 12:21pm.

"The victim shooting [sic] was a panhandler, who was known to use a wheelchair though he did not need one, and it appears he was targeted, according to an official with knowledge of the investigation."

Aw man, I think I met that

By deepfreeze on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 1:08pm.

Aw man, I think I met that guy at the Stop and Shop. He loved my off-road truck and told me all about his time (allegedly) as a rally driver in South Carolina. Seemed like a decent dude.

He was a decent guy. I saw

By C on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 4:46pm.

He was a decent guy. I saw him a few times a week. I am heartbroken.

that is my Friend and before

By anon on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 6:28pm.

that is my Friend and before you ssy he didn't need a wheelchair yes he did. So before you assume shit get your facts straight!!! He was a great and loving guy.. Shame on you

Do you know if he was

By C on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 9:09pm.

Do you know if he was receiving services anywhere? My family and I would like to make a donation in his honor but we have no clue where would have the most impact or be most appropriate to honor his memory.