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Boston DPW Employee Targeted In Mattapan Shooting

BOSTON (CBS) – Police believe a Boston Department of Public Works employee was targeted in a shooting while on his way to work early Thursday morning.

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A Boston Department of Public Works vehicle surrounded by police tape following a shooting. (WBZ-TV)

A shooting victim was found in the area of Morton Street and Fuller Street in Mattapan around 5 a.m.

The victim had been shot in the leg, suffering a non-life threatening injury.

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A shooting in Mattapan left a bullet hole in a DPW vehicle. (WBZ-TV)

Boston Police said they believe the victim was the target of the shooting and there is no danger to the public.

No arrests have been made.

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