BOSTON — A young man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at an apartment in Boston on Wednesday, authorities announced Thursday morning.
Joseph Bailey, 20, of the city’s Dorchester neighborhood, is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on a charge of murder, according to the Boston Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of a shooting in the area of 7 Whitfield Street just before 5:40 p.m. found a person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, police said.
The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, was rushed to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston police at 617-343-4470. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting TIP” to CRIME, or via an online portal.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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