By Anne Pittman –

On Wednesday night around 7:15 p.m., Boston Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 48 Julliette Street in Dorchester.

Officers were redirected to the area of 1353 Dorchester Ave where upon arrival they located a male who had been shot.

The male was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information can contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).