There was a heavy law enforcement presence outside a home Thursday afternoon in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.

Boston police said they were responding to the shooting of a person on Charlotte Street. Aerial footage showed at least one armored vehicle and several police cruisers. Boston police officers could be seen on the ground with shields.

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A police cruiser and caution tape had closed off the entrance to the street.

The victim's condition was not known, and police did not say if anyone had been arrested.

No further information was immediately available.

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