A person has died following a stabbing near the stretch of Boston known as "Methadone Mile," according to police.Boston police said the stabbing happened at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. When police arrived, they found a man with apparent stab wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he died from his injuries.Officials would not specify the age or gender of the stabbing victim, or whether they are searching for a suspect.Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470.On Aug. 1, Boston police cleared needles and garbage from Methadone Mile, and arrested dozens of people. "Operation Clean Sweep" came just hours after a corrections officer was assaulted as he was walking into work.Less than a week later, South End residents voiced their frustrations regarding "Operation Clean Sweep." So many people turned out for the public meeting that it had to be moved outside the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library. Many residents were upset that the action was only taken after a corrections officer was badly beaten in that area. Others were frustrated with how Operation Clean Sweep played out. City leaders said they are trying to find a balance between offering services to those who need it and keeping everyone safe.

A person has died following a stabbing near the stretch of Boston known as "Methadone Mile," according to police.

Boston police said the stabbing happened at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street just after 9 p.m. Wednesday.


When police arrived, they found a man with apparent stab wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

Officials would not specify the age or gender of the stabbing victim, or whether they are searching for a suspect.



Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470.

On Aug. 1, Boston police cleared needles and garbage from Methadone Mile, and arrested dozens of people. "Operation Clean Sweep" came just hours after a corrections officer was assaulted as he was walking into work.

Less than a week later, South End residents voiced their frustrations regarding "Operation Clean Sweep." So many people turned out for the public meeting that it had to be moved outside the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Many residents were upset that the action was only taken after a corrections officer was badly beaten in that area. Others were frustrated with how Operation Clean Sweep played out.

City leaders said they are trying to find a balance between offering services to those who need it and keeping everyone safe.