Two gang members shot on Blue Hill Avenue, one dies

Boston Police report two 18-year-olds were shot at 471 Blue Hill Ave. shortly after midnight this morning. One was pronounced at the scene; the other was rushed to Boston Medical Center. Police add:

The preliminary investigation indicates that this is not a random incident. Both victims are known to police.

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Victim identified

Boston Police report he was Eric Smith, 18, of Roxbury.

Eric was a good kid No matter

Eric was a good kid No matter what his past says but certain things in kids life can cause a good kid to go bad. I feel sorry for his mother.

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