BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating a shooting in Mattapan early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a man in his 40s.

Officers responding to reports of shots fired in the area of 18 Mildred Ave. around 2:30 a.m. found the victim suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds.

The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470. Tips can also be made anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to 27463.

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