At about 11:39 PM, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, officers assigned to District 3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 28 Woolson Street, Mattapan.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound at an outside scene. Boston EMS responded and pronounced the victim on scene.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program:
By Phone: 1 (800) 494-TIPS
By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
Online: Visit the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website
Photos and videos related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of individuals who assist in investigations anonymously.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.