Dorchester News

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Boston Police Officer Survives Shooting in Dorchester, Suspect in Custody

A Boston police officer was shot in the city's Dorchester neighborhood, but was saved by his bulletproof vest. The suspect was arrested, and the injured officer is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries. The Boston police commissioner praised the officers' restraint and heroism, while the mayor and other officials visited the injured officer in the hospital. The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in court.

via WCVB Boston|

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crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Stabbing Incident in Boston Hotel, Suspect Arrested

Four people were hospitalized and one person was arrested after a stabbing incident in Dorchester, Boston. Police responded to a report of a stabbing at a location on Mt Vernon St. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The incident took place at an address listed as a DoubleTree by Hilton, but further details have not been confirmed. An investigation is ongoing.

via The Boston Globe|

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disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Fire Ravages Dorchester Neighborhood in Boston, Leaving Homes Destroyed

A 6-alarm fire in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood destroyed two triple-decker homes, leaving 29 people without a home. Firefighters responded to the scene and battled the blaze, with large black plumes of smoke visible from miles away. One resident was transported to the hospital, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Red Cross and Salvation Army are assisting displaced residents and first responders.

via Eyewitness News 3|

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local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dorchester Blaze: 6-Alarm Fire Engulfs 2 Family Homes"

A six-alarm fire broke out in Dorchester, Boston, starting at 21 Ellington Street and spreading to 19 Ellington Street. Fire crews worked to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services are providing support to first responders and displaced residents. It is currently unknown if there were any injuries.

via CBS Boston|

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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Large Fights Erupt at Boston Movie Theaters and Shopping Centers, Resulting in Evacuations and Arrests

A massive police response was seen at the South Bay shopping center in Dorchester, as large crowds were reported fighting. Numerous officers were on the scene trying to disperse the crowds, and multiple arrests have been made. This is an ongoing situation, and the shopping center has had previous incidents involving unruly teens.

via NBC10 Boston|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Multiple Shootings in Dorchester During Caribbean Festival Leave Several Injured

Eight people were injured in a shooting in Dorchester, Boston, with six adult males and two adult females being shot. Five of the men and one of the women were taken to nearby hospitals, while two victims with graze wounds declined treatment. Four arrests were made, and firearms were recovered at the scene. Two suspects were found with loaded pistols, and another suspect was apprehended later. The shooting is not related to the nearby Caribbean Carnival Festival, and the mayor and city council president called for a gun violence strategy. The festival proceeded as scheduled, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Boston 25 News|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Multiple Arrests Made and Firearms Recovered After Mass Shooting at Boston's Caribbean Festival

Eight people were injured in a shooting in Dorchester, Boston, with six adult males and two adult females being shot. Five of the men and one of the women were taken to nearby hospitals, while two victims with graze wounds declined treatment. Four arrests were made, and firearms were recovered at the scene. Two suspects were found with loaded pistols, and another suspect was apprehended later. The shooting is not related to the nearby Caribbean Carnival Festival, and the mayor and city council president called for a gun violence strategy. The festival proceeded as scheduled, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Boston 25 News|

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accidents2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Pedestrian-Van Collision on Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a van on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester on Sunday night. The victim was identified as Torrance Hodges, 53, of Dorchester. The driver, a 52-year-old Dorchester man, was taken to Carney Hospital in Boston with non-life-threatening injuries. The ongoing investigation will determine whether criminal charges are warranted in the crash.

via WCVB Boston|

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