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A man died from apparent gunshot wounds in Dorchester

It happened Wednesday night near Codman Square.

Boston Police say a man in Dorchester died Wednesday night from “what appeared to be a gunshot wound,’’ according to a statement.

Police responded to the incident at 8:22 p.m., arriving on Southern Avenue to discover a wounded male in his mid-twenties. The man later died from his injuries, said police.

The Boston Police Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information can contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. To provide an anonymous tip, text the word “TIP’’ to 27463.

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