BOSTON — A man was fatally shot Monday night in Dorchester, police said.
Officers assigned to District C-11 responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 11 Levant Street at approximately 8:51 p.m. June 9.
While en route, officers received an update from Operations indicating that a person had been shot in front of 4 Levant Street.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Boston EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to Boston Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1 (800) 494-TIPS, texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or visiting the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
Photos and videos related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously.
The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of individuals who assist in investigations anonymously.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support at (617) 431-0125.
