BOSTON — A victim sustained serious injuries after a shooting near Jackson Square T station on Monday.
Officers responding to 245 Centre Street just after 2:30 p.m. for a report of multiple shots fired found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Boston Police.
The man was transported to an area hospital with injuries that are considered to be life-threatening.
Officials say the suspected shooter was seen driving a scooter. A short time later, police found a person matching that description at Rockvale Circle about a mile away and arrested them.
Authorities say the suspect had a firearm on them. The suspect’s name is not being released at this time.
Evan Holton heard several gunshots outside the home he just moved into six months ago.
“So, I was sitting in my room just relaxing and I heard boom noises,” said Holton.
He ran downstairs to see what happened.
“So, I came outside and I seen everybody rushing through and police and an ambulance got there and somebody got loaded up into an ambulance,” he said.
Evan saw the victim who police say was targeted. His Ford F-150 had at least two bullet holes in the driver’s side window.
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“I was nervous and scared and concerned about the person who had been shot,” said Holton.
But he’s also worried that children who were out playing could have been hit by a stray bullet.
“What if a kid got shot? Cause if there’s kids what if they get hurt and involved in that stuff, it’s not fair,” he said.
The Jackson Square T Station bus terminal closed for a couple of hours but reopened just before 6 p.m.
The facts and circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
No further information was immediately available.
Centre Street has reopened in both directions. Shooting victim remain in critical condition, suspect arrested and firearm recovered. https://t.co/2Nm06yH3GC
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) July 29, 2024
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