Overview

• The third-story porch at 39 Harwood Street gave way June 28 around 10 p.m. under the weight of a large gathering, injuring nine people.
• Boston Fire Chief Rodney Marshall said three of the hospitalized victims were transported in critical condition to area medical centers.
• A secondary collapse sent debris including a refrigerator and stored items onto the ground level, complicating rescue and treatment efforts.
• The Boston Inspectional Services Department has opened a structural investigation to evaluate the porch’s integrity and building compliance.
• Boston Police are probing potential negligence in a homicide investigation to determine if failure to maintain the wooden deck contributed to the collapse.