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Boston police investigate fatal shooting on Ridgewood Street

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BOSTON — At about 7:21 p.m., on Tuesday, officers from the Boston Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 73 Ridgewood Street in the Dorchester neighborhood.

Upon arrival, police found an adult male with a gunshot wound.

The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and gathering evidence in an effort to apprehend the individual or individuals responsible.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

The department assures that the identities of individuals who offer tips anonymously will be protected.

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