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One shot on Roxbury street

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October 11, 07 12:45 PM

Globe staff

A man was shot on Maywood Street in Roxbury shortly after noon today in an apparent drive-by shooting.

Police say the victim was wounded in the leg and rushed to Boston Medical Center about 12:30 p.m. The injuries appear to be non-life threatening.

Witnesses reported hearing at least five shots ring out.

A white car was seen fleeing the scene, police said.


Detectives are canvassing the area looking for possible suspects.

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