One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after gunfire broke out along Blue Hill Avenue in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded shortly after 7:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired on the 200 block of Blue Hill Avenue, where they found a victim who was taken to a nearby hospital. Police had not released that person's condition.
Police response
As reported by NBC10 Boston, officers arrived after the gunfire was reported and located a victim who was transported from the scene. The outlet noted that authorities did not immediately say whether any arrests had been made and that the shooting is under investigation.
Where it happened
The 200 block of Blue Hill Avenue falls inside Boston Police District B-2, which covers central Roxbury. According to the Boston Police Department, detectives assigned to B-2 can be reached at (617) 343-4275 and anonymous tips may be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Recent context
Shootings have hit stretches of Blue Hill Avenue in recent weeks. In a March 30 incident that also ruptured a building sprinkler pipe, two shot nearby were reported, and those cases, like Wednesday's, remain part of larger investigations by district detectives.
What's next
Police say the latest incident is under active investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Per the Boston Police Department, witnesses should contact District B-2 detectives or submit tips through CrimeStoppers.
