A search for a suspected shooter near the John D. O'Bryant School of Math & Science in Roxbury ended in a dumpster on Monday afternoon, where police say they found a person hiding after reports of gunfire. No injuries were reported. Boston police said officers responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the area of 55 Malcolm X Boulevard and 165 Roxbury St. after getting calls about shots fired. After canvassing the neighborhood and checking nearby properties, officers used Boston Housing Authority security cameras to spot a person concealed in a trash enclosure, who was then detained, according to NBC Boston.
Surveillance Cameras Lead Officers To Dumpster
Boston Housing Authority properties are covered by a video surveillance system that can be reviewed by law enforcement. Under the BHA's Video Surveillance System Policy, its police division operates and may monitor camera feeds, and recordings are retained and handled under specific procedures, per Boston Housing Authority policy.
No Injuries, Investigation Ongoing
Police told NBC Boston that no victims had been reported and that the detained person was being held while detectives continue their investigation. Officials have not released any charges or additional details, and the case remains active.
Broader Context On Shots-Fired Calls
City data show that Boston police continue to log and investigate "shots fired" incidents across the city, with public tools offering counts and maps by neighborhood, according to Boston.gov. Recent local coverage has highlighted similar daytime scares near schools, including an April incident by the Condon School, where officials again urged anyone with information to reach out to police or CrimeStoppers, as reported in gunfire steps from Condon School.
