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Three Shot in Mattapan on Saturday Afternoon, At Least One Critically Injured

Police say homicide detectives are investigating with no arrests announced.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 1:20–1:21 p.m. to reports of gunfire near 2 Hiawatha Road in the Mattapan neighborhood.
  • All three victims suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals, according to police statements reported by WCVB and the Boston Globe.
  • Investigators reported at least one victim in life-threatening condition, while the conditions of the other two were not immediately known.
  • NBC10 Boston initially reported that two victims were transported, reflecting early discrepancies as details were still being confirmed.
  • The scene remained active Saturday afternoon as homicide detectives processed evidence and urged anyone with information to contact the department.