Boston man killed in weekend shooting identified by police

A Roxbury man was identified on Tuesday, days after he was shot on Dudley Street and later died , Boston police said.

At around 11:57 p.m. on Sunday, officers learned of a shooting at 289 Dudley St., the department said in a statement.

Officers found Tanahj Takeem Thompson-Hinnant, 23, with several gunshot wounds, police said. Thompson-Hinnant was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The police department's homicide unit is "actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident," according to the statement. Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470.

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