BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is conducting a death investigation after a person was found dead in an apartment in the South End on Thursday, officials said.

Officers conducting a wellness check around 7 p.m. could be seen gathering evidence from The Harris South End apartments on Harrison Avenue after a person was found dead.

South End residents said they were shocked to hear about the incident.

“I love Boston, I love where I live, super safe amazing place. What I’m hearing is tragic. Surprising news to me, it’s shocking, is all I can say,” said Frasier Simpson, who lives in the area.

No additional information was immediately available.

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