11-year-old among 5 people hurt in Boston shooting
BOSTON - Five people were wounded in a shooting on Greenwood Street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday night. Police said all the injuries are not life threatening.
The victims are four young adults and one child. According to Boston police, the victims were an 11-year-old, a 21-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, a 21-year-old woman, and a 20-year-old woman.
They were all taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
"What we know thus far is that folks were celebrating at a gathering, and it was interrupted by gunfire," said Boston Police Superintendent Felipe Colon. "So, we really need the public's help here."
Police were called to the area of 10 Greenwood Street at about 9:45 p.m. The victims were outside when they were shot.
A car was found int he area with bullet damage.
"It could have been much, much worse but we are still feeling the horror of violence interrupting a family and community gathering," Mayor Michelle Wu said.
The motive in the shooting remains unclear. Police said that at this point there are no suspects and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).