Detectives from Chelsea and State Police working with the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office are looking into a shooting that took place in front of 119 Congress Ave. on Tuesday evening.
At 7:45 p.m., Chelsea officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report of gunfire in front of that location. Upon arrival, officers found two people suffering from gunshot wounds lying in the street. A male victim and a female victim were both transported by EMS to Massachusetts General Hospital. Both sustained serious injuries.
The identities of the two victims are being withheld at this time.
The investigation remains active. Chelsea Police are requesting that anyone with knowledge of what happened contact Chelsea Police at 617-466-4800.
Chelsea Police want to remind residents that they have multiple options for reporting crimes or suspicious activity while remaining anonymous. The department operates a 24 hr “tips” line at 617-466-4880, accepts email reports submitted through its website at www.chelseapolice.com, and offers a free MYPD App available for both Android and Apple smart phones. Each of these reporting methods is monitored and guarantees complete anonymity.