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Man Shot Near Community Academy Graduation in Roxbury

Police have opened an investigation into the shooting and are examining safety around nearby public events.

Overview

  • Boston police say dispatchers received a call reporting two people shot near Warren and Brunswick Streets and officers responded to the scene.
  • Responding officers found one man with a gunshot wound and took him to Boston Medical Center with injuries described as not life-threatening.
  • The shooting occurred adjacent to a Community Academy graduation at 575 Warren Street, according to police.
  • Authorities have not confirmed a second victim, released suspect information, or provided further details as the probe continues.
  • Local outlets note the incident follows a recent cluster of shootings in Boston neighborhoods and has heightened concerns about safety at community events.