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Young Man Critically Hurt In Dorchester Shooting

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Mar 19, 2008 8:54 am US/Eastern

Young Man Critically Hurt In Dorchester Shooting

DORCHESTER (WBZ) ― Boston Police are looking for suspects after a shooting in Dorchester at around midnight on Wednesday.

Police were called to the Upham's corner area of Dorchester after residents heard a flurry of gunfire. One resident told WBZ he heard 10 rounds go off.

There officers found a young man shot several times in the chest and lying on Upham Avenue near Hancock Street.

The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.

Investigators grabbed several men in the area for questioning, but so far no arrests have been made.

If you have any information on this crime, please contact Boston Police at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be placed at 1-800-494-T-I-P-S or text the word T-I-P to C-R-I-M-E (27463).

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