Multiple shootings in Boston after July 4 celebrations: one man killed, six injured

BOSTON – Four shootings have taken place in Boston within hours of July 4th Celebrations in the city. One man was killed and six others were injured, Boston police said.

Man shot dead on Shawmut Avenue

Boston police said officers responded shortly after 1:33 a.m. to 618 Shawmut Ave., which is near Ramsay Park on the border of the South End and Lower Roxbury, and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. The man's name has not been released.

Three people shot and injured in Jamaica Plain

Minutes earlier, in Jamaica Plain, Boston police officers responded to 297 Centre St. where three adults were shot and wounded. They were all taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Shooting on Blue Hill Avenue

A Boston police spokesman said a third shooting occurred at a gas station on Blue Hill Avenue later that evening. Boston Medical Center reported the shooting to police after the victim arrived at the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Friday afternoon shooting in Mattapan

Two people were shot and injured in Mattapan around 12:30 p.m. Friday on Gladeside Avenue near Donwood Terrace. Police said one of the victims was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

No arrests yet in Boston shooting

Boston police told WBZ-TV they have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shootings, but all are under investigation.

Anyone with information can call police at 617-343-4470 or anonymously text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).