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Person Seriously Injured in Dorchester Shooting

The severity of the wounds prompted Boston police to call in homicide detectives.

Overview

  • Officers went to 129 Milton Ave. in Dorchester just after 8 p.m. Wednesday following 911 calls reporting a person shot.
  • Police found a victim with gunshot wounds and brought her to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
  • Several people were detained at the scene in connection with the shooting as officers secured the area.
  • Homicide detectives opened an investigation due to the seriousness of the injuries, which signals a potential fatal outcome.
  • Police said the victim may be a juvenile girl, with her exact age and current condition still unconfirmed.