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Two Stabbed in Boston’s Downtown Crossing, One With Life-Threatening Injuries

Homicide detectives joined the inquiry after a gravely injured victim arrived at a hospital on their own.

Overview

  • Police said the stabbing happened shortly before 3:40 p.m. near 71 Summer Street in the busy shopping district.
  • Officers initially responded to a report of a fight and found one person with multiple stab wounds.
  • That victim was transported by responders with injuries considered non-life-threatening, according to a police spokesperson.
  • A second victim with life-threatening injuries self-transported to a hospital, prompting a homicide unit response.
  • No arrests had been made as of Sunday evening and police have not released the victims' identities.