Two People Shot at Maverick Station in East Boston
Update: Tuesday, 4:12 p.m.
Police say the first victim was shot while disembarking a Blue Line train, while the second victim was standing on the platform. The victim’s ages are 29 and 43.
3:58 p.m.
Revere police have been notified that the suspect has taken a tunnel taxi to Spring Street via the Revere Beach Parkway. The MBTA does not believe the shooting was a random act. Both victims were male, and their injuries are being evaluated.
Previously:
Two people have been shot inside the Maverick station in East Boston, according to police.
The MBTA is warning riders of severe delays, with shuttle buses replacing Blue Line service between Airport and Bowdoin stations due to police action.
Freelance journalist and East Boston resident Megan Johnson has been live-tweeting from outside Maverick Station.
Maverick shooting pic.twitter.com/VWsQAFgGMB
— Megan Johnson (@megansarahj) January 19, 2016
Two ladies crying rushed to the car in front of them saying s/t had happened. Seems to have happened on the actual train or right o/s it
— Megan Johnson (@megansarahj) January 19, 2016
People were yelling shut the door shut the door according to this guy who is on the car behind it pic.twitter.com/97YhtoMJp5
— Megan Johnson (@megansarahj) January 19, 2016
1st aerials. 2 people shot at Maverick T station. #EastBoston #fox25 #skyfox pic.twitter.com/m23EipVCIy
— Scott Tetreault (@BostonNewsMan) January 19, 2016
No information has been given regarding the victims. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
