‘Too many guns’: DA expresses concern after fatal daytime shooting in Boston

BOSTON — Police in Boston have launched an investigation after a 14-year-old male sustained fatal injuries and another juvenile was wounded on Monday.

Officers responding to a report of a shot spotter activation in the area of 2990 Washington Street in city’s Roxbury section around 12 p.m. found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Boston Police Department.

One of the victims a 14-year-old juvenile, was taken to area hospital for the treatment of life-threatening injuries. According to Boston Police, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second gunshot victim, also a juvenile, was subsequently found suffering from non-life-threatening injuries in an apartment on the nearby Cobden Street.

Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden expressed great concern over the brazen nature of the incident.

“We have too many guns on our streets. This is another shooting in broad daylight on a holiday,” Hayden said during a news conference. “It’s concerning. I can tell you that when I was in the DA’s office on homicide response, I don’t remember responding to this many daytime shootings. There seem to be more and more of them.”

Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

The double shooting occurred about a mile away from Jeremiah Burke High School, where another teenager was shot and hospitalized last week.

Investigators assigned to Hayden’s office are assisting Boston police with the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Boston police at (617) 343-4470.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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