BOSTON (WHDH) - An investigation is underway in Dorchester after police say a man was fatally shot Sunday night.

Officers responding to a reported shooting at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Washington Street around 8 p.m. found a person suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, according to police.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Their name has not been released.

No additional information was immediately available.

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