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18-Year-Old Woman Shot After High School Graduation in Boston's Seaport, Injuries Not Life-Threatening

Jun 13, 2024, 06:00 PM

An 18-year-old woman was shot in Boston's Seaport District moments after attending her high school graduation ceremony. The victim, who had just graduated from Boston Collaborative High School, suffered gunshot wounds that were described by Police Commissioner Michael Cox as not life-threatening. The incident occurred shortly after she received her diploma, sparking concerns and outrage within the community. Authorities described the shooting as a 'travesty.'