20-yr-old Nigerian boy sh0t d£ad just days to his birthday in Boston, USA

A Nigerian parent, Nneka Alao, has been thrown into mourning after her 20-year-old son, Darell Alao, was fatally shot in Boston, United States, on October 7, 2026, just a few days to his 21st birthday on October 27.

According to the Boston Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 5:09 p.m. on October 7 at 1171 Hyde Park Avenue.

Upon arrival, they found Darell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced d+ad.

Police subsequently arrested 18-year-old Christian Peebles of Boston on October 9 in connection with the k+lling. He was charged with m¥rder.

In another twist, his grieving dad, who lives in Nigeria, has been denied a visa to travel to the United States for his burial later this month on November 20, 2026.

An appeal has now been launched by friends and family to the U.S government to look into the matter and assist with his visa so that he can be able participate in the final rites.