Several People Shot With BB Gun: Waltham Police

WALTHAM, MA — After several people were shot with a BB gun Tuesday night, Waltham police officials are asking for the public's help in finding who was responsible.

"Although the injuries were minor in nature, we are taking this matter very seriously," police said in a statement.

Three people reported to police they were shot with what appeared to be a BB gun, one reported being shot while near the Main Street post office, another near Sacred Heart Church and one on Carter Street.

Police said they don't have any information about possible suspects yet, and are asking the public if they have any information about what happened to call Waltham Police Detectives at 781-314-3550.

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