Memphis Man Killed Over $25 Bill | Boston News

A 29-year-old Memphis native, Latavious Owens, was fatally stabbed on a Boston subway escalator during rush hour over a $25 cell phone bill — a heartbreaking act of violence that shattered his family and left the city reeling. On a trip to raise funds for a youth basketball program back home, Owens was caught in a heated argument with a stranger from a rival neighborhood, which spiraled into a deadly attack. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large as authorities scramble to find answers. Owens’ mother, heartbroken, recalls his relentless dedication to helping local kids — even selling candy to fund their dreams. His death has ignited urgent calls for transit safety and justice, while his legacy lives on through the community he fought so hard to uplift. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cdb4da67fb0ebfd