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One person killed, another injured in Roxbury shooting, police say
Just after 11 p.m., officers responded to 2343 Washington St. in Roxbury for a report of a person shot, the Boston Police Department said.
One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting Saturday night in Roxbury, according to Boston police.
Just after 11 p.m., officers responded to 2343 Washington St. in Roxbury for a report of a person shot, the Boston Police Department said in a statement.
Officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound at the scene, according to the statement. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A second victim admitted themself to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said in the statement.
The department’s homicide unit is actively investigating the shooting, but no arrests have been confirmed.
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Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact police at 617-343-4470. They can also anonymously call 1-800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463) via the CrimeStoppers tip line.
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