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Police investigating fatal shooting in Mattapan

Boston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Mattapan Thursday night.

Officers responded to the area of 87 Southern Avenue around 9:15 p.m. for a call of shots fired, police said Friday. The officers found a male victim in his 20s suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he later died, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 617-343-4470.

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