Police: 2 Killed In Roxbury, Mattapan Shootings

Boston police are investigating two shootings that occurred early Sunday morning in Roxbury and Mattapan, five miles apart.

At around 12:49 a.m., police responded to a call near 18 Adams Street in Roxbury, where they found a man who had been shot. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers responded to a second call about a shooting near 25 Regis Road in Mattapan just before 2:00 a.m. At the scene, police found a victim was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries, police said.

Police have not yet identified the victims.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

Police also urge anyone affected by community violence to call the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team at 617-431-0125 or visit BPHC.org/trauma.