Overview
- Police responded to a report of a person shot at a Milton Avenue address and found an adult male in the rear of the property at 6 Selden St. with a serious gunshot wound; he was later pronounced dead.
- Boston Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and no arrests have been announced.
- Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, a suspect description, or a motive for the shooting.
- Officials are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS, text TIP to CRIME (27463), or submit a report on the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
- The active homicide probe is likely to keep police presence and inquiries in the Dorchester neighborhood as investigators seek witnesses and evidence.