Man shot and killed in Dorchester

A man in his twenties was shot and killed in Dorchester this afternoon, said Boston police.

Police said they found the man inside 23 Trull St. suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

Further details were not immediately available, and police and are strongly urging anyone with information to come forward.

People can call the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Anyone wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).