One killed in Dorchester double shooting

One man has died and another victim remains in critical condition following a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday night, Boston Police reported Sunday.

At about 9:47 p.m. Saturday night, police responded to a shot spotter activation around 38 Franklin Hill Ave. in Dorchester, BPD stated.

At the scene, officers found two victims with gunshot wounds. Both victims were taken to a local hospital with “life threatening injuries,” police said.

On of the victims, identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the hospital, BPD said. The other remains in critical condition as of Sunday morning.

Boston Police said the Homicide Unit is actively investigation the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to call the unit at 617-343-4470.

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