In the quiet of the night disrupted by gunfire, a life was lost in Chelsea. Officers were called to the scene of a shooting at approximately 12:30 a.m. on 40 Watts Street where they found a 20-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound which, despite efforts to save him, proved fatal, as reported by the Chelsea Police Department on their Facebook page.
The investigation, now in the hands of both Chelsea Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, is in progress as they seek to unravel the events that led to the tragedy, no further information has been made public pending the notification of the victim's family and due to the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation efforts.
In the aftermath of the violence, the community has been urged to come forth with any details that might aid the detectives. The Chelsea Police Department highlighted the importance of community assistance in their statement, saying "Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping us keep our community safe." Contact information for the Chelsea Police Detectives and the Suffolk County State Police Detectives unit was provided for anyone who might have information relevant to the case.
The call for transparency comes amidst a tense atmosphere where the fear of crime looms, yet it's balanced by the police department's duty to not compromise the investigation – thus the controlled release of information the department warns that additional details can't be disclosed at this moment but encourages the public to contribute by reaching out to the police at (617) 466-4800, or to offer anonymous tips through their various social media outlets and tip line at 617-466-4880.
