Two dead in two separate shootings in Boston

BOSTON — Two people were killed in separate shootings in Boston early Sunday, according to Boston Police.

Officers arrived shortly before 2 a.m. in the area of 38 Erie Street in Dorchester after receiving a radio call that someone had been shot. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was brought to an area hospital where he died.

The second call came in just after 2 a.m. Officers in Dorchester received a radio call for shots fired in the area of Sumner Street and Conrad Street. When they arrived, officers found ballistic evidence, but didn’t see a victim.

Then while still on scene, Boston Police Department Operations made a broadcast that a man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds had been dropped off at an area hospital. He later died.

The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and is asking anyone with information relative to this investigation to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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