Five Injured in Dorchester Shooting During Summer Gathering

Gunfire disrupts evening celebration, injuring five including an 11-year-old child; police investigation ongoing with no arrests made.

The shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m. during a gathering on Greenwood Street.
Victims include two women, two men, and an 11-year-old child, all with non-life-threatening injuries.
Residents initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks before realizing the severity of the situation.
Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the need for safer communities during her visit to the scene.
This incident follows a week of increased gun violence in Boston, with 12 people shot in less than a week.