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1 dead after shooting near Boston Public Library in Mattapan

BOSTON — Police in Boston said a man in his 30s was killed Monday night after being shot on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.

The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. in the area of 1357 Blue Hill Ave. by the Boston Public Library branch.

The gunman is still at large, Boston police said, and anyone with information is asked to call Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Damage from the shooting was visible at Top of the Hill Seafood and Grill, although it's unclear if the incident had anything to do with the restaurant.

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