A man was found dead early Saturday morning after reports of a person shot in Dorchester, Boston police said.
Officers were called to Baird Street near Morton Street, where they found a man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said.
The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
The incident was under investigation, according to police, who invited anyone with information to call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463).
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