Boston police say a gunshot victim died after officers rushed to the early morning scene
BOSTON, Mass. — A quiet early morning in Dorchester turned deadly Friday after police responding to reports of gunfire found a shooting victim suffering from critical injuries near Bowdoin Street.
Officers assigned to District C-11 responded at approximately 1:05 a.m. to the area of 260 Bowdoin Street for a reported person shot, according to the Boston Police Department.
When officers arrived, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim.
Boston Police homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation and are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
No arrests have been announced, and police have not released information about possible suspects.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the homicide to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Boston Police CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word TIP to CRIME (27463), or submitting information online through the department’s CrimeStoppers system.
Police said photos and videos connected to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously.
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team is offering free confidential emotional support for those impacted by the incident at 617-431-0125.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- A man was fatally shot near 260 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester early Friday morning
- The victim died after being transported to a local hospital
- Boston Police homicide detectives are actively investigating the case