In the early hours of today, a shooting in Medford left a juvenile injured, prompting an ongoing police investigation. According to a social media post by the Medford Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire on Light Guard Drive around 2 a.m. and discovered a young victim who had been shot. The victim received immediate aid before being hospitalized with injuries deemed not life-threatening.
Following the incident, the site was scoured and several shell casings were found in a parking lot between Light Guard Drive and Rockwell Avenue, despite the victim's condition not being critical the severity of the crime could not be underestimated as the shooters remain unidentified and at large; with the very real danger that they could strike again still looms. The Medford Police are leading the inquiry in collaboration with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, diligently piecing together the night’s violent puzzle to track down those responsible for the reckless act.
Residents of Medford might observe a heightened presence of law enforcement as the detectives continue to delve into the incident—part of their systematic effort to ensure public safety and uncover needed answers. The department has called upon the community for assistance: anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to reach out to the Medford Police Department Detective Division.
