State and local police investigate double shooting in Dedham, one victim killed in incident

DEDHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — Dedham police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the town’s BJ’s store parking lot early Wednesday morning.

Police responded to the Route 1 parking lot at approximately 3:30 a.m. after several 911 calls stemming from an incident at the location, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s office.

Arriving officers discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds, and both were transported to an area hospital.

One of the victims was pronounced deceased while the surviving victim remains under hospital treatment.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Dedham police at 781-751-9300.

The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office Massachusetts State Police tip line can also be reached in this investigation at 781-830-4990.