At about 7:55pm, on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) responded to a radio call for shots fired at 231 Talbot Avenue in Mattapan. On arrival, officers located a black female, lying on the ground outside the address, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced. The victim has been identified as Denise Ledbetter, 39, of Mattapan.

In addition to the above, officers located another victim, a 21 year-old black male, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. This victim was found on the 1st floor of the location. This victim was transported to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470.

For individuals who wish to remain anonymous, you are urged to call either the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.