A woman is dead and two men have been hospitalized after a triple shooting Sunday night in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, police said.
According to Boston police, three people were shot on Geneva Avenue around 8:50 p.m.
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The woman was pronounced dead on scene, Superintendent-in-chief Greg Long said at a press conference later Sunday night. The two male victims, who are in their mid 20s, were taken to local hospitals with gunshot wounds. One man was in critical condition, while the second is currently stable, Long said.
The medical examiner was on scene late Sunday night. Police later identified the woman killed as Quaaneiruh Goodwyn, 24, of Mattapan.
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Video from the scene showed numerous police vehicles, as well as yellow police tape blocking off a large area, including the intersection of Bowdoin Street and Geneva Avenue. Investigators appeared to be focused on the Star 50 Convenience store, but Long would not confirm that the shooting happened inside, saying it's too early in the investigation.
Long said this is a very active investigation, and the crime scene is still being processed. Multiple interviews were still being conducted, and investigators are still working to determine what happened.
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Neighbors who spoke to NBC10 Boston Sunday night said they heard a series of shots shortly before 9 p.m.
"I was watching TV and I heard about seven or eight rounds," Brian Florek said.
No arrests have been made, and police did not release any suspect information. Anyone with information is urged to call the Boston Police Department's homicide unit at 617-343-4470, or the anonymous tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Long was joined Sunday night at the scene by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, and Boston Police Deputy Supt. Felipe Colon.
"Obviously our hearts are heavy right now we have yet another individual who lost their life to gun violence and that’s concerning," Hayden said. "We’re going to do everything we can to actively investigate this case and pursue it. Again, our hearts are heavy. We need the community’s help here, if anyone has any information at all with regard to this incident, please contact the Boston Police Department."
"We’ll continue to keep those who are in the hospital and the family of the woman who has passed in our thoughts and prayers," the DA added.
The mayor reiterated the call to the public for help in finding whoever is responsible.
"This is a devastating end to the weekend here," Wu said. "Our Boston police are here day in and day out, 24 hours a day, This is a part of the city that has strong community organizations, strong community partnerships, and we ask for the publics help in reporting any information that might be available so there can be swift accountability and justice in this case, as well."
Wu also said she was very thankful for the first responders who were immediately on scene and able to rush the other two victims to area hospitals for treatment.
Officials did not offer any details on a possible motive in the shooting. The investigation is active and ongoing.
