February 22, 2019
Kasim Kahrim
DEMOGRAPHICS
Black, Male, 36
LOCATION
Gerard St. Roxbury, MA
ARMED
Gun
CLASSIFICATION
Gunshot
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Boston Police
At about 2:21 AM on Friday, February 22, 2019, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) encountered a male operating a motor vehicle in the area of 102 Gerard Street in Roxbury. During the interaction, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and officers. During the exchange, a Boston Police Officer was struck multiple times by the suspect’s gunfire. A short time later, the suspect’s motor vehicle, with the suspect still inside, was located in the area of George Street in Roxbury. The suspect, who is identified as Kasim Kahrim, 36, of Boston, was pronounced deceased on scene. Officers recovered a firearm from motor vehicle in which the suspect was located. The officer was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
STATUS Under Investigation