BOSTON — A man was found suffering from serious injuries in downtown Boston early Tuesday morning, prompting a large police investigation.
Officers responded to the area of Boylston Street and Tremont Street near the MBTA’s Green Line Boylston Station around 5:17 a.m. after receiving a report of a person injured, according to the Boston Police Department.
When officers arrived, police say they found a man suffering from “trauma to his body.” The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
In a statement, a Boston police spokesperson told Boston 25, “Due to the severity of his injuries, homicide is responding to investigate.”
Video from the scene showed a large area crime scene taped off next to Boston Common.
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Due to the police activity in the area, the MBTA announced that the Boylston eastbound platform is temporarily being bypassed and urged riders to use Arlington or Park Street as alternatives.
Green Line: Boylston eastbound platform is temporarily being bypassed due to police activity. Riders can use Arlington or Park Street as alternatives. Trains are servicing the westbound platform.
— MBTA (@MBTA) July 22, 2026
No additional information was immediately released.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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