Seven people were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Dorchester Saturday morning.
According to police, a call for reports of shots fired came in around 7:43 a.m. at Blue Hill Ave. and Talbot Ave.
Police helped apply tourniquets to the victims and they were all taken to the hospital and their injuries are non-life threatening.
Police tell Boston 25 they have recovered multiple weapons and 2 arrests have been made.
In a press conference, Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the shooting is not related to the Caribbean Festival and all events throughout the day will continue.
Boston City Council President Ed Flynn released the following statement regarding the shooting:
“Today’s mass shooting highlights the gun violence crisis we are facing in the city. This is a public health and public safety emergency. Boston Police are confiscating and recovering guns at an alarming rate throughout the neighborhood. Now is the time to come together and develop a gun violence strategy in Boston,” Flynn said.
Flynn also added that the parade should be canceled, “Note: Due to the shooting this morning, the parade should be canceled.”
It’s heart-wrenching to hear a treasured community event disrupted by acts of violence from those who have nothing to do with the event,” Mayor Michelle Wu said.
Boston 25 crews on the scene also observed the window of a Boys & Girls Club Van shot out.
“We have no interest in having anything but peace among the universe and so it was very very difficult for me to know that something occurred when we work so hard to put on something that is a family-oriented event,” Shirley Shillingford a Caribbean Festival organizer.
“We have these lawless people who just look for events like this to come out and do their lawless behavior,” Shillingford added.
Mayor Wu added that the Caribbean Festival is a huge benefit to the City of Boston and is necessary for the City.
Boston Police are asking anyone who has video evidence to contact them at 800-494-TIPS or 617-343-4712.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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