A Milton woman, 43 years old, was discovered shot inside her car earlier today. The police received a call about the shooting on Belvoir Road around 7:45 a.m. Upon their arrival, they found the victim inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. She was immediately rushed to a Boston hospital, though her current condition has not been disclosed. The Milton Police Department has cordoned off an area near the scene, with yellow crime scene tape visible and several markers indicating where gunshots landed, according to NBC Boston,
The investigation remains active within this suburban enclave, located just off Route 138. Found wounded around the time when the neighborhood starts stirring to the rhythms of a new day, the woman's SUV, a black Honda CRV, had its front driver's side window shattered. As the police work continues, no arrests have been reported thus far. Milton custodians of peace are urging anyone with information to come forward, asking informants to contact them at 617-898-4809, with the option for anonymous tips at 617-698-2677.
Adding a layer of community concern, the shooting took place near Tucker Elementary School, as reported by WCVB. Not only were items of clothing and multiple evidence markers scattered near the SUV, but the proximity to the school triggered a precaution. The Superintendent of Milton Public Schools stated that staff members and children were attending the before-school program when the incident occurred, resulting in a 15-minute lockdown as a precautionary measure. The timing, unsettlingly coinciding with when families begin their days and children prepare for learning, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of such violent acts.
The investigation by the Milton police is currently supported by the Massachusetts State Police. Both agencies are piecing together the events that led to this morning's violence.
