A shooting that occurred near a Boston festival resulted in five individuals being injured. The incident took place on Sunday night at Franklin Park towards the end of a Dominican festival. The injured included three men and two women who were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities or ages have not been disclosed.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox expressed the urgency to hold the perpetrators accountable for the “heinous act” of firing into a crowd. The shooting happened as the festival was concluding, and police were in the process of dispersing attendees from the park. Updates on the investigation, such as the possibility of multiple shooters, were not provided by authorities as of Monday.
Cox expressed disappointment that the shooting had happened, labeling it as a blemish on what was considered a successful event. He emphasized the importance of the public’s cooperation in identifying and bringing the culprits to justice, asserting that such incidents are unacceptable in the city.
The shooting incident contrasts with Boston’s recent success in reducing violent crimes. With only 10 homicides reported so far this year compared to 37 the previous year, the city had been commended for its efforts in decreasing crime rates.
