Mass. Ave. Shooting Victim Dies

BOSTON, MA — A man shot in his car on Massachusetts Avenue Monday night has died, police said. Police responded to a call for shots fired in the area of 333 Massachusetts Ave. around 8:05 p.m. and found the victim sitting in the driver's seat with multiple gunshot wounds. His car had crashed into a parked vehicle near the Huntington Ave. intersection.

The man, believed to be in his early 30s, was taken to the hospital, where he later died, according to police.

The driver was known to police, and the shooting was believed to be gang-related, The Boston Globe reported. Police are asking for the public's help in searching for a dark-colored SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800)494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.