Neighbors say the victims were father and son, and they believe the father lost his life while trying to save his son.
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Boston police continue to investigate a deadly shooting in the city's Dorchester neighborhood last week, naming the victim on Tuesday.
Leudis Mejia Sanchez, 49, was killed in a shooting inside a triple-decker home on Trent Street on Aug, 12, according to police. A second man was also shot. Neighbors say the second victim was Sanchez's son, and that Sanchez was trying to protect him.
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“He was a good dude he was dude that would help anybody," a neighbor told NBC10 Boston.
No arrests have been made at this point, according to police, who said they believe they're searching for more than one person.
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The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone who has video or information was asked to call homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or call the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Community members are also encouraged to contact the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) for free emotional and mental health support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.
