BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Mattapan on Sunday that left a man dead.
Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 849 Cummins Highway around 1 a.m. found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Boston police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rattled residents said they were concerned the shooting occurred so close to their homes.
“Two people were have an argument and then 10, 15 minutes shots rang out … it’s too close to me for someone to be laying in the street like that,” one nearby resident said.
Mayor Michelle Wu said the investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing.
“We are a city where safety has to be paramount for every member of our community,” she added.
Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit ay 617-343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
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