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BPD seeks murder suspect
By Globe Staff
Boston police today asked for the public's help locating a suspect wanted for the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old man on Lansdowne Street in November.
The suspect, Oscar Rosa, 20, is accused of stabbing Craig Vierra on Nov. 26 at about 2:15 a.m. Patrol officers spotted a fight on Lansdowne Street and discovered that Vierra had been stabbed. Officers chased several men who ran from the scene and arrested Rosa after they said he discarded a knife.
Rosa, of Natick, was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and released on bail.
Vierra was taken to Boston Medical Center. He died on Dec. 8 and the charges against Rosa were upgraded to murder.
Rosa is a light-skinned Hispanic man with black hair, and brown eyes. He stands 5 feet 8 and weighs 205 pounds.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Rosa are urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470 or 1-800-494-TIPS.
