In a tragic series of shootings that occurred in Boston, one of the victims was identified as Christian Cousins, a rising senior at Stoughton High School. Stoughton Public Schools officials confirmed on Saturday that Cousins, who was part of the class of 2025, was shot and killed on Friday while in the Mattapan neighborhood, accompanied by a fellow classmate. The second student also sustained gunshot injuries, but they were deemed non-life-threatening. The school officials did not disclose the identity of the injured student.

According to the Boston police, the fatal shooting took place shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Gladeside Ave. and Donwood Terrace in Mattapan. Crime scene markers were observed around a residence, while a vehicle was seen crashed through a fence, as depicted in video footage captured by Sky5. The authorities indicated that the initial investigation suggested that the attack was not a random act of violence, but gave no further details.

Stoughton Public Schools expressed their deep condolences in a statement, stating that it is never easy to cope with the loss of a student, particularly under such distressing circumstances. They extended their thoughts and sympathies to Christian's family, friends, and teachers, along with the entire Stoughton High community. They also assured support for the other Stoughton High student and their loved ones.

The high school's crisis team is slated to offer additional information about the available support for the affected community. The news of this tragic incident adds to the distressing toll of violence in Boston, as a total of seven individuals were struck by gunfire between Thursday night and Friday. Two of the victims, including Christian Cousins, tragically lost their lives.

The investigation into the series of shootings is currently underway, as law enforcement agencies seek to establish the motives and apprehend those responsible.