Boston Police Investigate Double Shooting in Dorchester

At about 10:06pm, on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 69 Floyd Street, Dorchester. While officers were en-route, the radio call was changed to a person shot at 73 Floyd Street.

On arrival officers located a 25 year old, male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his left leg.  The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for his non-life Threatening injuries.

At about 10:45pm, officers received information that there was a second shooting victim in the area of 198 Callender Street.  The 25 year old, male victim was transported to Beth Israel for his non-life threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call District B-3 detectives at (617) 343-4712.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.