Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Thursday night in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood.
Boston police said they responded to a radio call for a person shot at the intersection of Morton and West Selden streets around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. While they were still on their way to the scene, they were informed by Boston EMS that they had already arrived and were taking the victim to Boston Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.
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The victim later died of their injuries. Police identified the shooting victim Friday afternoon as 18-year-old Leroy S. Ryner, of Roxbury.
Police said their Homicide Unit was notified and an investigation is now underway. No arrests have been announced.
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Boston police at 617-343-4470. Anonymous tips can be shared by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting the word "TIP" to 27463 or online at https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers.
