Gunfire erupts in Jamaica Plain, leaving man fighting for his life at local hospital

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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MDN Staff
Gunfire erupts in Jamaica Plain, leaving man fighting for his life at local hospital

BOSTON—Gunfire erupted in Jamaica Plain on Wednesday night, leaving a man fighting for his life in a local hospital. The shocking incident unfolded on Saint Rose Street around 5:50 p.m., with police racing to the scene after receiving reports of multiple shots fired.

Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as a series of gunshots rang out in the area, where families were gathered for dinner. The sound of bullets shattered the evening calm, sending residents scrambling for safety. Authorities discovered over a dozen evidence markers littered across the courtyard of the South Street Apartments, a clear sign of the brazen violence that had just unfolded.

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The man, whose identity has not been released, was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe injuries that are considered life-threatening. Boston police have confirmed that no arrests have been made, and homicide detectives are combing the area for any evidence that could lead them to the shooter.

Despite the terrifying proximity of the shooting to numerous families, incredibly, no one else was reported injured. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. As the search for the suspect continues, the community remains on edge, grappling with the aftermath of this alarming incident that has left a man clinging to life and a neighborhood shaken.

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