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Man Killed In Roxbury Shooting

BOSTON (CBS) - A man was shot and killed in Roxbury on Saturday night, police said.

Boston Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 500 Blue Hills Ave. around 8 p.m.

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A man in his 20s was shot dead in Roxbury on Saturday night, police said. (WBZ-TV)

When officers arrived, they found the victim, who was in his late 20s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police cordoned off the crime scene with yellow police tape.

Investigators were seen searching the area for evidence.

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The crime scene was littered with shell casings. (WBZ-TV)

Several shell casings were marked along the pavement.

No arrests have been made.

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