Crime

Man fatally shot in Mattapan Sunday morning, police say

Boston Police ask anyone with information to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Police said the incident happened near 849 Cummins Highway on Sunday morning.

A man was shot and killed in Mattapan early Sunday morning, Boston police said in a statement.

Around 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to 849 Cummins Highway and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, the statement said.

First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene, BPD said. The deparment’s Homicide Unit is leading an investigation into the incident. They urge anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470, or can anonymously text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). 

Police also shared the number of the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, for those who need to talk to someone about “the distressing events in our community.” You can contact the trauma team 24/7 at 617-431-0125.

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Eva Levin is a general assignment co-op for Boston.com. She covers breaking and local news in Boston and beyond.

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