BOSTON (WHDH) - One person was taken to an area hospital and another person was arrested Monday after a shooting in Jamaica Plain, police said.
The shooting happened in the area of the Jackson Square MBTA station near 2:30 p.m. Boston police confirmed a person was shot and a police source described the injuries as life threatening.
Evidence markers were in place on the street and police still had the area blocked off with caution tape as of around 4 p.m. Two vehicles were stopped inside the apparent crime scene. One vehicle, a pickup truck, appeared to have bullet holes in one of its windows.
Roughly one mile away from the scene on Centre Street, SKY7-HD spotted a scooter lying on its side on Rockvale Circle. The scooter was surrounded by additional caution tape and at least one police vehicle was parked nearby.
Police said they arrested a suspect in the Centre Street shooting on Rockvale Circle and said they retrieved a gun.
“Almost immediately, at the time of arrival, a description was given out of an individual who was responsible for the shooting. Shortly thereafter, officers observed a person matching that description,” said Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin.
“That suspect was stopped, placed under arrest, and a firearm was recovered,” he continued.
Back on Centre Street, the MBTA in a post on X said the busway at Jackson Square station was temporarily closed due to police activity. At 5:24 p.m., the MBTA said the busway had resumed regular service.
Neighbors living in the area said they’re on edge following the shooting.
“Really sad, nervous, hope it doesn’t happen again. It’s not fair,” said Evan Horton. “I was confused at first. I didn’t know what it could’ve been, but I came outside because I was wondering what it was. And I guess it was gunfire.”
Police believe the shooting was a targeted attack and that there is no danger to the public.
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