Quincy Street in Dorchester was back behind police tape late Sunday night after gunfire sent one person to the hospital, according to Boston police. The victim was taken to a local hospital, but officials have not released the person's condition, and no arrests had been announced as of early Monday.
What police say
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Quincy Street late Sunday and transported one person from the scene to the hospital, according to WHDH. The station reports that investigators have kept a tight lid on further details while the case remains active.
Recent trend in Dorchester
The Quincy Street shooting adds to a spring stretch of gun violence in Dorchester that has kept detectives busy, according to local reporting and police records. The Boston Police Department recently detailed multiple incidents in the neighborhood, including a fatal shooting on Bowdoin Street on May 22, and urged anyone with information to contact investigators. Regional coverage has also tracked the broader pattern of recent shootings in the area, as reported by Boston.com.
Earlier Quincy Street incidents
This stretch of Quincy Street has already seen gunfire this year. In March, an afternoon shooting wounded one person, as covered in Afternoon gunfire jolts Quincy Street. Weeks later, a separate Quincy Street case led to arrests, according to The Boston Globe.
Investigation ongoing
Police say Sunday's investigation is ongoing and have not released any suspect description or possible motive. In past advisories, the department has directed tipsters to its Homicide Unit and CrimeStoppers line, including in its May 22 update on the Bowdoin Street killing, detailed by Boston Police.
This is a developing story; Hoodline will update as authorities release more information.
