Police have identified the man killed during a double shooting on Hancock Street in Dorchester.

According to police, officers responded to a call for a person shot in the area on July 7.

When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

One of the victims, 28-year-old Brandon Smith of Dorchester, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second person shot, a woman believed to be in her fifties, was taken to a local hospital where she was treated for a non-life threatening wound to her leg.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the situation, and anyone with any information is asked to contact them at (617) 343-4470. 

(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox