Boston police rushed to the area of Shawmut Avenue and Kendall Street in Roxbury just after 7 p.m. Sunday after multiple reports of gunfire, where officers found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers applied tourniquets at the scene while Boston EMS took both victims to nearby hospitals, and police said their injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening. One round also pierced a third-floor window and ruptured a sprinkler pipe, forcing firefighters to evacuate the building so crews could check and contain water damage.
According to WCVB, ShotSpotter sensors picked up gunfire near Kendall Street and Trotter Court. Officers recovered ballistics at the scene, and detectives are canvassing the area as part of an active investigation. Police told the station the victims' injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening.
What First Responders Found
First-arriving officers treated both victims with tourniquets, according to WCVB, before Boston EMS took them to local hospitals. The outlet reports that a bullet hit a third-floor window and damaged a sprinkler pipe, which sent water pouring into the building. Firefighters evacuated residents while crews worked to stop the flow and assess the extent of the damage.
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Investigators recovered ballistics evidence and say the case remains open. Anyone with information is urged to contact Boston Police District B-2 detectives, who handle incidents in Roxbury. For contact details and district information, see the Boston Police districts page.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced. This story will be updated as police or city officials release additional details.
