On Saturday, August 28 at 03:15 hours District B-2 officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 580 Dudley St. On arrival, Officers were directed by witnesses to the area of Leyland Street Park, where they located a man suffering from an apparent graze wound. They also discovered ballistic evidence.
Boston EMS was called in. They evaluated the victim, but he refused transport to the hospital. According to witnesses, he opted to continue drinking with his friends. Detectives processed the scene. No arrests have been made at this time, and no further information is available.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to assist this investigation in an anonymous manner.
To those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at (617) 431-0125 or by visiting BPHC.org/trauma.
