Crime & Safety

Dedham Police Investigating Tuesday Night Shooting on River Street

One victim sustained minor injuries during the incident, according to a statement from Dedham Police.

Dedham Police are investigating a shooting in the area of River Street and Whiting Avenue Tuesday night. 

A victim of the incident had been in a motor vehicle traveling on River Street, when another vehicle crossed the double-yellow lines and pulled up next to the victim's vehicle, firing several rounds, according to a statement from Dedham Police Wednesday morning. 

"The victim sustained only minor injuries and could only describe the suspect’s vehicle as a white sports car possibly a Mitsubishi that continued up River Street towards Oakdale Square," Dedham Police said in a statement, adding that the matter appears to be an isolated incident.

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Anyone with information related to the shooting are urged to contact the Dedham Police Department Detective Bureau at 781-751-9300. 


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