Man murdered on Almont Street in Mattapan

Victim identified as Edgar Matthews, 39, of Mattapan.

Boston Police report a man was shot at 37 Almont St. in Mattapan shortly after 3 a.m. He was declared dead at the scene.

On Aug. 2, a man was charged with brandishing a gun during a football game at Almont Park. On July 19, somebody was shot in the arm in the park.

Boston murders in 2021.