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Police: Man dies two days after being shot in Mattapan

BOSTON — A reported shooting sent one person to the hospital early Tuesday morning in Mattapan and police say that victim later died.

The report was made around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, but investigators wouldn't immediately provide any information.

There was crime scene tape blocking off Wildwood Street in Mattapan when Boston 25 News arrived on the scene that morning.

It was Thursday morning that Boston police announced the victim, an unidentified man, had succumbed to his injuries.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have not released any suspect information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.