Statement on Fatal Shooting in Malden

MALDEN - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis  have confirmed an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred tonight in Malden.

At approximately 7:03 p.m., Malden Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred on Bowdoin Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, an 18-year-old male, suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

This is an open and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to that office and the Malden Police Department.