A woman is dead after a late-night shooting in Dorchester.

According to Boston police, around 11:17 on Friday night officers responded to the area of 36 Edson Street for a report of a person shot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and then pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.

No additional information is available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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