Last night, Boston Police responded to a call at 140 Main Street in Charlestown where an adult male was discovered fatally wounded in a parking lot.
Authorities arrived at the scene around 10:33 p.m. after reports of a pedestrian being hit, but upon further investigation, it was determined the man had actually been shot, and while Boston EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is now actively reviewing the case to unravel the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
The Boston Police Department urges anyone with information that might shed light on this crime to come forward — contact can be made directly with the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or tips can be provided anonymously via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463), where identities of informants are guaranteed protection.
In the wake of this distressing occurrence, community members grappling with the emotional ramifications have access to support; the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers confidential assistance at any hour and can be reached at 617-431-0125, ensuring those touched by the violence are not left to navigate their grief alone, the Boston Police Department noted.
