2 dead, 2 injured in multiple shootings across Boston

MATTAPAN, Mass. — Authorities said that two people were killed and two others were injured in several shootings across Boston on Sunday night.

Police first responded to a report of a shooting on Wildwood Street in Mattapan around 8:30 p.m. Boston Police Commisoner Michael Cox said officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both men were taken to a local hospital. One man died due to his injuries and the other is in critical condition.

#Breaking Two people shot on Wildwood street in Mattapan BPD confirms. Large Police presence as they investigate. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/Qipxk2A5gw
— James Cullity (@JCullityNews) May 8, 2023

Police also revealed two other gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals. One of those victims died.

Police say the deceased victim walked into a local hospital. Although officers aren’t aware of where that shooting occurred they believe it isn’t connected to the shooting in Mattapan.

The fourth victim was shot at a separate, unconnected scene on Kingston Street near Chinatown.

Boston: IAO 35 Kingston St, shooting, victim hit and transported in a civilian vehicle to BMC, BPD searching the area for a crime scene, no victim condition, avoid this area if possible #Boston25 #News #BreakingNews #Shooting pic.twitter.com/c5t363DRDS
— Mark Parkinson (@MParkBoston25) May 8, 2023

During the press conference, Boston Police officials asked the public to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-494-TIPS if they had any information to help investigators.

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