Crime & Safety

Report: Shooting on VFW Parkway in Dedham

Dedham, Boston and Massachusetts State police have responded to a shooting on VFW Parkway near Waves and iParty, according to several reports on social media. 

Dedham officials say a woman was grazed in the forehead by a bullet on the VFW parkway and that she knows her attacker, according to a tweet by a WBZ News Radio reporter Lana Jones.

The victim managed to drive their car to the Dedham Police Station to get help. They were taken to Beth Israel Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to MyFoxBoston.com.

Public safety Twitter user AlertNewEngland reported shell casings and broken glass found near Waves. 

Dedham Police confirmed the shooting to Patch but were not able to give any more information at this time.

Patch will continue to update this post with details as they emerge.


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