3 wounded in Dorchester shooting
DORCHESTER – Three people were shot in Dorchester early Sunday morning. Boston police said two men and one woman were shot on Hancock Street just before 6 a.m.
One man suffered life-threatening injuries. The other two victims suffered injuries that are described as non-life threatening.
According to investigators, the shooting happened where a large group of people had gathered near La Parilla Restaurant.
"I am deeply saddened that less than 24 hours after we made once again an appeal to the police commissioner and to the mayor to declare a state emergency, that violence in terms of shooting has erupted all over," said Rev. Kevin Peterson.
He also said community leaders plan to come together this week for a series of meetings that they will present to the police and city leaders to address the violence taking place in the community after a string of deadly shootings.
"We will offer this plan to the police commissioner in particular, to give feedback and to argue once again for a state of emergency and to argue for resources," Peterson told WBZ-TV.
Residents are also expressing their concerns and disappointment.
"I just really hope that the city gets together and the elected officials can really figure out a cohesive plan," said one man who heard Sunday's shooting.
"Three nights straight that I've heard anywhere between two and five gunshots," another neighbor said. "It's a very troubled area."
Rev. Peterson wants more community policing where crime is high.
"The community is deeply stressed and feeling anxiety, hurt, harm and fear," he said.
As of late Sunday morning, all three people remained hospitalized.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden released a statement saying: "This recent spate of shootings is tragic, frightening and leaves us all with heavy hearts. Our communities must remain strong, and I praise many for their impassioned and cooperative response. The unrestrained use of illegal guns is driving this devastating violence. I repeat my call for the private sector to join law enforcement and our neighborhood partners in creating intervention and prevention plans targeting the desire to own and use illegal guns."