Police have arrested three men after a fatal shooting in South Boston on Saturday night.
The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night at 425 Old Colony Ave. Police reported finding a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified.
Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle “fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed” according to police, and the car’s occupants appeared to be changing their clothes as they fled the scene.
Shortly after, officers saw a car matching the description of the one that fled the scene of the shooting in the area of Elm Street in Dorchester. Police officers arrested three men in connection to the incident, and also recovered a gun they believe was used in the shooting. Official charges against the men have not been made public.
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans called the shooting a “senseless act” and praised the actions of quick-acting officers for the arrest.
The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call BPD homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. People who wish to leave an anonymous tip can call 18-800-494-TIPS, or text ‘TIP’ to ‘CRIME’ (27463).
