Two people were shot in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood early Sunday after gunfire near Talbot Avenue, according to police. Officers were called to the area around 12:30 a.m. and initially found no victims at the scene. Investigators later learned that two people with apparent gunshot wounds had driven themselves to a nearby hospital. Their conditions have not been released, and no arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigate.
What happened
According to WHDH, officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 106 Talbot Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. When they arrived, they were unable to locate any victims, which briefly turned the scene into more of a mystery than a standard crime call. Investigators later determined that two people had self-transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Officials have not shared any updates on their conditions, and the investigation remains active with no reported arrests.
Neighborhood context
The shooting is the latest in a run of violence that has rattled Dorchester this month. Earlier this week, Dacia Street gunfire shut down a residential block, and a separate Mother's Day double shooting sent other victims to hospitals, as documented by Boston.com. Neighbors and community groups say they are on edge as investigators canvas the neighborhood for leads and video, trying to connect the dots in a month that has felt far too busy for all the wrong reasons.
How to help
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact District B-3 detectives or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers, the Boston Police Department notes. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463) to upload photos or video. Anyone who sees a crime in progress should call 911 immediately. More details are available from the Boston Police Department. Investigators say they will release additional information as it becomes available.
