BRAINTREE — A man was wounded in a shooting at 800 West St. on Friday afternoon, officials said.
At approximately 3 p.m., Braintree Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg.
First responders, including police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, provided immediate treatment at the scene.
The victim was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
While the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues, authorities have indicated that there is no perceived ongoing threat to the community.
Further details have not been released as the situation remains under investigation.
