Man on bike hit by car, then shot on Harold Street in Roxbury
Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
Yellow police tape cordoned off the crime scene.
A 20-year-old man was riding a bicycle this afternoon in Roxbury when he was struck by a car and then shot by the occupants of the car, Boston police said, citing a preliminary investigation.
The incident was reported at 12:30 p.m. on Harold Street. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said in a statement.
Police asked for the public’s help in locating the car and its occupants. The car has been described as possibly a gray Prius.
Police asked anyone with information to call District B-2 detectives at 617-343-4275. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
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