- A 14-year-old girl was shot in the stomach and seriously wounded in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday night.
- The shooting happened at what appears to have been a house party at 129 Milton Ave. around 8 p.m.
- Several people were detained at the scene, including two juveniles, and a gun was recovered.
- Homicide Unit detectives have taken over the investigation due to the severity of her injuries.
BOSTON, Massachusetts — A 14-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being shot in the stomach at what appears to have been a house party in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Boston Police responded to 129 Milton Ave. shortly after 8 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital and is currently being treated for serious injuries.
What Happened at the House Party
According to sources, the girl was shot in the stomach at what appears to have been a house party at the Milton Ave. address.
The circumstances that led to the shooting have not been officially confirmed. Investigators are still working to piece together the full timeline of events.
Multiple People Detained — Including Juveniles
Boston Police detained several people at the scene in connection with the investigation.
Two of those detained are juveniles, according to sources.
A gun was also recovered at the scene.
Homicide Unit Takes Over
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, Homicide Unit detectives have assumed control of the investigation.
This is standard procedure in Boston when a victim’s condition is critical enough that the case could become a homicide.
No arrests have been announced at this time. No further information has been released by Boston Police.
A Community Left With Questions
Dorchester is one of Boston’s largest and most densely populated neighborhoods. Incidents like this one send shockwaves through the community — especially when the victim is a child.
A 14-year-old at a late-night house party. A gun. A girl now in the hospital with serious wounds. And a neighborhood asking how this was allowed to happen.
As this is an active and ongoing investigation, more details are expected to be released in the coming hours and days.
This story is developing. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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