Body Found Along East Boston Shore, Investigation Underway

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0.4 min readBy Maureen DahillPublished On: August 5th, 2026Categories: News0 Comments

Boston Police are investigating after a body was discovered along the shoreline in East Boston on Tuesday morning.

According to NBC Boston, police responded to the area after the body was found near the water. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the person’s identity and the cause and manner of death.

Authorities have not released additional details, and the investigation remains ongoing. We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.

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