Crime & Safety

Shots Fired Investigation Underway In Somerville

Officers found six shell casings after responding to a report of shots fired on Mystic Avenue, police said.

Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Mystic Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Mystic Avenue Wednesday afternoon. (Somerville Police Department )

SOMERVILLE, MA — Police are investigating a report of shots fired in Somerville Wednesday afternoon.

Officers responded to the 400 block of Mystic Avenue around 2:10 p.m. Wednesday and found six shell casings, police said. There are no known injuries, nor is there a threat to the community, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7240.

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