Timely Warning: Shooting near the Boston health sciences campus

At about 2:30 AM on Saturday, May 27, 2017, the Boston Police responded to a report of a person shot at 66 Hudson Street, located two streets east of the Tufts University Health Science campus. The victim, who is non-Tufts affiliated, was injured and transported to a local healthcare facility for treatment. The subject fled in an unknown direction. A search of the area was conducted by Tufts University and the Boston Police with negative results. At this point, no suspect description is available. The Boston Police are actively investigating this incident.

While victims of crime are never to blame for criminal activity, there are some precautions that can be taken:

PRECAUTIONS

Remain alert and observant of the people around you. If you think someone is following you, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant. Don’t be afraid to call out for help.
Walk with purpose, head up, no earbuds and don’t be distracted by devices.
Stick to well-lit and well-travelled routes and walk with friends whenever possible.
Utilize the SafeRide service. Members of the Boston Health Sciences campus can dial Tufts Police at (617) 636-6610 or from a campus phone dial X-66610.
Program the Tufts Police number into your cell phone so you will be prepared in an emergency (617-627-6911).
Report any suspicious persons or circumstances to Tufts Police immediately at 617-627-6911 or x66911 from an on-campus phone, or dial 911 for off campus emergencies.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to call Boston Police detectives directly at (617) 343-4248. Community members wanting to assist in the 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) or you can contact the Tufts Police at 617-636-6610 from off-campus or a cell phone. From a Health Sciences or Medford/Somerville campus phone, dial X-66610.

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