**Two Shot in Early Morning Violence Spanning Milton and Boston; Police Investigating Connected Incidents**

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Two Shot in Early Morning Violence Spanning Milton and Boston; Police Investigating Connected Incidents

• Just before 3:51 a.m., Milton Police received reports of gunfire emanating from a parking lot on Wharf Street, adjacent to the scenic Neponset River.

• On arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old Boston man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries

Incident in Boston

• Around 4:06 a.m., Boston Police were dispatched to 859 Adams Street in Dorchester—approximately a mile from the Milton location—after 911 callers reported another shooting.

• There, authorities located a 23-year-old Boston man who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital

Possible Third Victim

• According to Boston 25 News, a third individual with a gunshot wound later arrived at a hospital independently. Milton police have indicated this person is likely not connected to the primary incident

Linked Investigation

• Local, state, and Boston police forces are collaborating on the case, treating the Milton and Dorchester shootings as connected incidents

• The Milton site remains a highly active crime scene, with evidence markers, dive teams, and officers combing the area for any clues

Victim Status and Investigation Update

• No arrests have been made so far.

• Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, collecting shell casings, and conducting witness interviews .

Public Appeal

Authorities are urging anyone who was in the Wharf Street or Adams Street areas between 3:45 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. on Saturday to come forward. Whether you observed suspicious individuals or possess dashcam/security footage, your input could be critical.

• Contact Milton Detective Valter Pires at 617‑898‑4837

• Anonymous tips can be submitted via Milton Police Tip Line: 617‑698‑2677

Community Impact & Context

• Milton is a town of around 28,600 residents located just south of Boston, bordered to the north by the Neponset River

• The Neponset River Reservation is a popular local green space and recreational site spanning Milton and Dorchester

• This weekend’s violence has disrupted the usually peaceful ambiance of the area and heightened fears across two communities.

🔍 Key Questions Remain

• What triggered the shootings and were the victims known to each other?

• Was the third person’s injury related to this incident or unrelated?

• Did the shooters remain in the area, flee by vehicle, or on foot?

Next Steps

• Police will continue to process the Milton crime scene, analyze forensic evidence, and interview potential witnesses.

• Local and state investigators are coordinating efforts to connect the incidents and identify any suspects.

• Community members are reminded to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious.

This developing investigation underscores how quickly violence can cross municipal lines, leaving communities in its wake. As law enforcement works to piece together events from early Saturday, the public’s cooperation could be vital to bringing those responsible to justice.