Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Waltham

WALTHAM – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Waltham Chief of Police Kevin O'Connell have confirmed the ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning on Lyman Street in Waltham.

Shortly after 1:29 a.m. this morning, Waltham Police responded to Lyman Street in the area of Faneuil Road for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival police located an adult male outside on the sidewalk suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  Life saving measures were performed on scene. The victim was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  No arrests have been made.

This is an open and active investigation.  Any member of the public with any information is asked to call Waltham Police at 781-314-3550 or Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office at 781-897-6600.