A man was fatally wounded in a daytime shooting in Dorchester on Friday, Boston police said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene on Corona Street near Geneva Avenue after the shooting was reported about 2:06 p.m., according to police. He was identified as James Jones, 30, of Dorchester.
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Investigators were canvassing the area for witnesses and any video who could help find the killer, according to police Supt. Felipe Colon.
"We, our office and law enforcement, will do everything we can to bring the perpetrator of this incident to justice," Hayden said.
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He noted there was no reason to believe the shooting had anything to do with heightened awareness around Boston and the country amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The investigation was in its early stages, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said at the scene, adding, "we need our community's help and support in this situation."
Police had closed off an area around an intersection as they investigated what happened.
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Officials had initially said the man was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department at 617-343-4470. Anonymous tips can also be left by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to 27463.
