Source: PD investigating persons of interest in Emerson student homicide

BOSTON — Boston Police have ruled the recent death of an Emerson College student a homicide and are seeking information on the incident.

While police have released as little information on the case as possible, a source tells Boston 25 News they are looking at more than just one person of interest.

Daniel Hollis was severely injured after he was hit and fell to the ground in a weekend scuffle on Park Vale Avenue in Allston, where he was visiting friends.

He was taken to a hospital with serious head injuries, and diagnosed with a blood clot, along with damage to different parts of his brain. Doctors performed surgery, but he was in a coma and was not expected to regain consciousness.

On Wednesday evening, Hollis' family announced Daniel had passed away.

"Our beautiful boy's journey ended this evening at approximately 5:32 p.m. True to his caring and giving nature, Daniel chose to be an organ donor. We pray that his gifts will prevent other families from experiencing the heartbreak we are currently experiencing. Our deepest appreciation foes to all who have kept us in their thoughts and prayers. We ask you now to turn those prayers and good wishes to the many friends and family who have to learn how to live life with a little less sunshine."

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Boston Police are investigating the incident that led to Hollis' death. On Thursday afternoon, they announced they were treating this case as a homicide.

Cell phone video captured by a 16-year-old neighbor shines some light on how the altercation ended. While the video does not show the actual fight, it shows several young, college-aged men yelling in the street, walking away from the scene.

Sources tell us at least one person involved in the fight lives out of state. Detectives will have to travel to get more information about what happened on Park Vale Road last weekend.

"[There were] a lot of people, a lot of police, ambulance, and not a lot of clarity," said Simran Ailawhdi, a Wheaton College student.

Students walking by the crime scene were stunned as the watched the fight and the aftermath of it.

"It's surprising, I wouldn't expect any violence," said Nate Richard, a Wheaton College student.

On Thursday night, detectives were seen stopping by an apartment in the area. Officials still have not released information over what started the fight.

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins' Office told Boston 25 News earlier this week it is working with Boston Police in investigating the incident, "The investigation into the events that occurred on Park Vale Avenue in the early morning hours of September 28 is ongoing. This Office is working closely with the Boston Police Department as the investigation into this tragedy continues. We offer the victim's family our heartfelt condolences and will provide more information when, or if, it is appropriate."

On Thursday, Emerson students gathered in the afternoon to host a vigil in Daniel's memory, remembering the times they shared together and comforting each other.

"It's so hard for us to comprehend that he was with us one day, then he was gone," said Jared Haines, who says he was close with Daniel. "The only shame about Dan is that not enough people knew who he was."

As Emerson students and faculty mourn the loss of a promising young man, along with Daniel's family and friends in Hopedale and Mendon, questions continue to be asked.

"I suppose it is scary, I think the mystery behind everything that happened is the scariest part of it," said Allison Walker, an Emerson College student.

"We don't want to see it happening again and it is our hope that the police with the assistance of the attorney general's office will be able to unravel what happened and bring to justice the person or persons who might have been involved in his death," said Lee Pelton, President of Emerson College.

Daniel's mother is thanking all the support her family has been receiving, both from their community, as well as strangers. The family plans on having services to celebrate Daniel's life next weekend, but no details have been set up yet.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at (617)-343-4470.

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