Chaos struck the streets of Boston early Sunday morning when a man was critically wounded in a shooting in the Mattapan neighborhood. According to Boston 25 News, around 4:44 a.m., police rapidly responded to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Fremont St and Blue Hill Ave. They discovered an adult male suffering from severe gunshot injuries deemed life-threatening.

The unidentified man was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital as the authorities began to seriously investigate the incident. Full notifications have already been sent out as investigators try to piece together the moments leading up to the shooting. Boston Police Department's homicide unit has since taken the reins of the probe, signifying the grave nature of the man's injuries.

In a separate but possibly related incident, Boston police were also dispatched to another scene in Dorchester late Saturday night. Officers were seen investigating a section of Blue Hill Avenue, cordoned off by yellow tape, as reported by WHDH. Despite the lack of immediate information, the proximity of the two incidents along Blue Hill Avenue raises questions about a potential connection.

No arrests have been made in either case as investigators are yet working to confirm details and gather evidence. The Boston Police Department has not yet released additional information related to the motive or circumstances surrounding the shootings. Local residents and commuters are urged to avoid the areas as both scenes remain active with ongoing investigations.