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Man fatally stabbed near Roxbury playground, Boston woman charged with murder

roxbury mass. ave stabbing Police say a man was stabbed to death near the Clifford Playground in Roxbury around midnight Tuesday. A woman has been arrested and charged with his murder. (Boston 25 News)
(Boston 25 News)

BOSTON — A man was fatally stabbed near the Clifford Playground in Roxbury early Tuesday and police say a Boston woman has been arrested and charged with killing him.

Boston police say they found the man near 1024 Massachusetts Ave. with injuries from an apparent stab wound. The man was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Police said in a news release that they arrested 38-year-old Mary Fox, of Boston, on a murder charge in connection with the man’s death. Officials said “further investigation” led them to Fox, but they have not released any further details.

The man has not yet been identified by police.

The investigation remains active and Boston police are asking anyone with information to call homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. Tips can also be sent in anonymously through the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.


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