A person was shot and left in essential situation close to the Jackson Sq. T cease in Jamaica Plain on Monday afternoon, Boston Police reported.
“At about 2:37 p.m. this afternoon, officers from E-13 responded to a shot spotter activation for multiple rounds, as well as a corresponding 911 call for a personal shot at 245 Centre Street,” BPD Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin acknowledged Monday afternoon. “On arrival, we observed an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.”
The sufferer was taken by Boston EMS to a neighborhood hospital, McLaughlin stated. His accidents are thought-about life-threatening.
Police obtained and broadcasted an outline of a suspect on a scooter, McLaughlin acknowledged. A person matching the outline was stopped close by shortly after and positioned beneath arrest, in response to the deputy superintendent.
Boston police are “very early in the investigation” and nonetheless working to “piece things together,” McLaughlin stated as of Monday afternoon.
The close by bus cease was quickly closed off as a result of investigation Monday afternoon.
“The Jackson Square busway is temporarily closed due to police activity,” the MBTA posted on X, previously Twitter, at 3:30 p.m. Monday. “Riders can board Route 14, 22, 29, 41 and 44 buses at Columbus Ave @ Centre St.”
Police inspired anybody with info on the incident to contact Boston Police or go away an nameless tip by way of the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the phrase “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
