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Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting Outside Seaport Bar

An active police probe follows a shooting that left a person hospitalized and highlights public-safety worries in Boston’s busy Seaport nightlife district.

Overview

  • Police responded around 2:30 a.m. Friday to 58 Seaport Boulevard after a report of a person shot near the Scorpion Bar.
  • Boston EMS transported one wounded person to a nearby hospital and officials say the injuries are not life-threatening and the victim is expected to survive.
  • Officers established a crime scene and a heavy law enforcement presence was visible as investigators worked the area.
  • No arrests have been reported and authorities have released few details about suspects, motive, or the exact circumstances of the shooting.
  • The Seaport is a dense nightlife and commercial area that could see increased patrols and community concern as police continue the active investigation and release updates.