29 May 2023 | 01:20 AM UTC
US: Police activity ongoing at Revere Beach in Boston, Mass., late May 28 after shooting incidents. Beach closed
Police activity ongoing at Revere Beach in Boston, Mass., US, late May 28 after shooting incidents. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Event
Police activity is ongoing in response to multiple shootings at Revere Beach in Revere, Massachusetts, in the Boston area, late May 28. One woman was shot and injured at 19:11 near Shirley and Centennial. A second victim was shot and injured at around 20:00 on Revere Beach Boulevard; a large fight broke out immediately after the incident. The motivation for the incidents is unclear. There are no further reports of casualties. Police have not announced the arrest of any suspects but have deployed a large presence and closed the beach and some local roads.
A heightened security presence is likely over the coming hours as police work to secure the area, apprehend suspects, and investigate the incident. Localized transit and business disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the area as a precaution. Strictly heed the advice of authorities. Plan for localized transit disruptions.