Police asking public for help in solving Mattapan fatal shooting

Boston police are asking for the public’s help in solving a fatal shooting in Mattapan late Wednesday night.

Around 10:54 p.m., officers responded to the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Walk Hill Street following a ShotSpotter notification. There, police found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

Anyone who may know anything about the incident is asked to call Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. The public can also use the department’s anonymous tip line by calling 1 (800) 494-TIPS, or by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

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