Police in Boston are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects in an Aug. 22 shooting in Dorchester that started as an attempted carjacking.
Police on Monday issued a community alert and released photos of several people on scooters who were allegedly involved in an incident that resulted in someone being shot shortly before 6 p.m. in the area of Old Colony Terrace and Savin Hill Avenue.
“The incident appears to have started as an attempted carjacking,” police wrote.
According to a police report, officers responded to the scene and found the male victim lying in the middle of the street next to a gray 2022 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his abdomen that appeared to be non-life-threatening and was transported by Boston EMS, police wrote in the report.
Police said one suspect was described as wearing a white full-face mask, dark clothing, and white and red footwear. Police said that person’s right forearm and wrist area may be injured.
A second suspect was described as wearing a black full-face mask with a gray hooded leading with black lettering across the mid-back, police said.
Police did not provide any details about the other individuals in the photographs.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is urged to contact detectives at 617-343-4335. Information, photos, or videos can also be provided anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line webpage or by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
Emily Sweeney can be reached at emily.sweeney@globe.com. Follow her @emilysweeney and on Instagram @emilysweeney22.
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