From BPD News:
At about 7:15 PM, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, officers assigned to District C-11 responded to a call for shots fired in the area of 48 Julliette Street in Dorchester. On approach, the officers were redirected to the area of 1353 Dorchester Avenue for an adult male victim suffering from an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Boston Police Department continues to actively review the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.
If you find yourself in need of emotional support or needing to talk to someone about distressing events in your community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.
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