Police responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 625 Shawmut Avenue in Roxbury around 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, Boston Police said.
Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
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