Crime & Safety

Chelsea Shooting: 2 Seriously Injured, Suspects At Large

A male is in critical condition and a female was seriously injured in a double shooting on Congress Street Tuesday night.

CHELSEA, MA – Police are searching for at least two suspects following a double shooting in Chelsea Tuesday evening. The shooting was reported at 7:45 p.m. at 119 Congress Avenue.

Officers found two victims, a male and a female, suffering from gunshot wounds. A weapon was recovered at the scene.

Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes said the male victim remains in critical condition at the hospital; the female victim was also hospitalized with serious injuries.

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The names of both are not being released at this time.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Chelsea Police Department at 617-466-4800.

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Image via Shutterstock

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.