Woman dead after shooting in Dorchester, Boston police say

Boston police said they were investigating a fatal shooting near a Dorchester home that left a woman dead. The shooting happened shortly after 11:15 p.m. Friday in the area of ​​36 Edson Street, where officers found a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries. according to police. Police said the woman was transported to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. No arrests have been reported by police in connection with the shooting, which occurred in a neighborhood that has two nearby schools: TechBoston Academy and the Lee Academy Pilot School. Anyone with information about the shooting is strongly urged by Boston Police to call homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-8477 or text the word “TIP” to 27463. People in need of emotional support can call the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team at 617-431-0125. . Boston police said NTT provides free, private assistance 24/7.