Massachusetts State Police closed Revere Beach Sunday night after two shootings and other sporadic fights amid massive crowds in the area.
Police initially said they did not have details on the victim but said later Sunday night that two people were actually injured in the second shooting. According to police, a 51-year-old woman was shot in the legs. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, and she was also taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she remained Sunday night. Police say she was not the intended victim in this shooting.
The additional victim hurt in the second shooting is a 17-year-old boy who was grazed by a gunshot, police said. He declined to be taken to a hospital. Investigators are working to determine if he was the intended victim.
Revere's acting mayor issued a statement Sunday night, saying, "Safety at Revere Beach is always a major priority, especially as we enter summer. The City will continue to work with our partners at the State to keep our beach welcoming and safe for all."
"This type of violence will not be tolerated and we will continue to work with our partners to create a family friendly environment at America’s first public beach this summer,” Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. said.