BOSTON — One man is dead and another person remains in critical condition following a shooting late Saturday in the Dorchester neighborhood, according to Boston police.
Officers from District B-3 responded to 38 Franklin Hill Avenue at approximately 9:47 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation alerted them to gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries, where one adult male was later pronounced dead.
The second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition as of Sunday morning.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to remain anonymous can provide information through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or submitting information online at https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers/.
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team is offering free and confidential support to those affected by the incident and can be reached 24/7 at 617-431-0125.
