BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating after a man was found dead near Ryan Playground in Charlestown following a reported assault.
Officers responding to a call for an assault in progress in the area of 75 Alford St. around 3:40 a.m. found a man suffering from undetermined traumatic injuries, police said.
The victim was declared dead at the scene.
People living nearby say during the day the park is full of families; however, this changes after baseball season is over and the lights on the field are off at night.
“There’s been a lot of homeless people and a lot of fights and drugs in this area, in Ryan Park and across the street,” Robert Ragucci said.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Crime tape next to Ryan playground and rink in #Charlestown. Police say they responded for assault, found man dead. pic.twitter.com/DqSkyVFz7Z
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