Boston Police investigating death of a woman after shooting on Fermoy Heights in Dorchester

DORCHESTER, Mass — Boston Police are investigating a death after a shooting on Fermoy Heights in Dorchester.

According to authorities, police responded to 15 Fermoy Heights in Dorchester around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday for a ShotSpotter activation.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

The cause of the shooting is under investigation.

Boston Police are reviewing the facts of the incident and asking anyone with information to contact the Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

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