Roslindale

Boston police receive hoax shooting call at home near Mayor Wu's on Christmas

Officers quickly determined no shooting had taken place at the house in Roslindale, Boston police said

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Police received a call for a shooting on Christmas in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood, but it was all a hoax.

Boston police say responding officers were able to quickly determine no shooting had taken place at a residence on Augustus Avenue, after there was a call into Boston's 311 tip line around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

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The address happens to be near the home of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, police said.

The incident is under investigation.

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