BOSTON (WHDH) - A man who was shot in Dorchester early Tuesday morning has died, police said.

Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 46 Wildwood St. about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to Boston police.

The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to call  Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Those who would like to provide anonymous tips can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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