Man shot on platform of MBTA Red Line Broadway Station

On November 9, 2024By Pranco

A man was shot on the platform of the MBTA’s Broadway Station early Friday evening and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to Boston Police and Transit.

Around 5:30 p.m., transit police responded to reports of a person shot at the Red Line station. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to his lower body, Police Chief Richard Sullivan said in an email.

The shooting temporarily closed the South Boston station while police investigated.

According to the MBTA’s X account, shuttle buses have replaced train service between Park Street and North Quincy.

Red Line: Shuttle buses continue to replace train service between Park St and North Quincy as police investigate on Broadway. Passengers traveling south can also take the commuter train at South Station for alternative services. https://t.co/6rndTw2sic

— MBTA (@MBTA) November 8, 2024

The shooting remains under investigation.

No further information was available Friday evening.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Kiera McDonald can be reached at [email protected].