Man, 25, fatally shot in Dorchester

By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff

A 25-year-old man was killed in Dorchester early last night in what police described today as a gang-related shooting.

The man was shot several times in the back as he stood on his driveway on King Street at 5 p.m. on Thursday. He was rushed to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation identified the victim as Nickland Rosa. Rosa was believed to be a gang associate, the source said, and investigators are trying determine whether the shooting was retaliatory.

Police have not reported making any arrests.

Anyone with information about the slaying is asked to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Witnesses who wish to remain anonymous can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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