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One Killed and Four Wounded in Late-Night Shooting in Mattapan

Detectives have secured the Blue Hill Avenue scene, are processing evidence, and have asked the public to share any information.

Overview

  • Police found five people with gunshot wounds near 1460 Blue Hill Avenue after reports of gunfire; one victim later died and the other four were taken to nearby hospitals.
  • Authorities said all five victims appear to be adult men and have not released the medical condition of the four survivors.
  • The Boston Police Department secured the area early and detectives and forensic teams processed the scene as part of an active investigation.
  • No arrests have been announced and investigators have not publicly determined a motive or whether there were multiple shooters.
  • City officials and local groups expressed grief and called for community cooperation as police canvass the neighborhood and request tips to advance the inquiry.