Victim of Trent Street shooting in Dorchester, MA, identified as Leudis Mejia Sanchez – NBC Boston

Boston police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last week in the city's Dorchester neighborhood and released the victim's name on Tuesday.

Leudis Mejia Sanchez, 49, was killed in a shooting at a three-story 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.

“He was a good guy, a guy who would have helped anyone,” a neighbor told NBC10 Boston.

According to police, no arrests have been made so far. Police believe that more than one person is being sought.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with video or other information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the CrimeStoppers hotline 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.