Police make arrest in Dorchester shooting that left one with life-threatening injuries
Police have made an arrest in the Dorchester shooting that left one person in critical condition.
One person was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Dorchester Saturday night.
According to a Boston Police spokesperson, officers responded to the area of 117 Ellington Street around 7:36 p.m.
Police could be seen condoning off a large section of the Dorchester neighborhood with yellow crime scene tape.
Boston Police let us up to the tape. Here’s a closer view on Ellington Street. Looks like they are searching nearby yards for shell casings and evidence. #Boston25 https://t.co/0RufkVSdW1 pic.twitter.com/RSMVjFqan9
— James Cullity (@JCullityNews) January 15, 2023
Police could also be seen scouring the backyards of several Flower Street house located a short distance away from the shooting.
An adult male from Dorchester has been arrested and charged with assault with intend to murder, according to police.
The victim is in the hospital in critical condition.
The shooting is under active investigation.
There is a second scene in Dorchester. It’s in the backyards of three houses between Ellington and Fowler streets. Police are searching the area and taking pictures. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/4w3Ox2EvEx
— James Cullity (@JCullityNews) January 15, 2023
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