Teenager shot on bike path in Boston, state police say

A 16-year-old boy was shot Friday on a bike path in Boston, according to Massachusetts State Police. State police said the unidentified boy was found on a path behind the Ryan Playground off River Street in Mattapan just before 5:30 p.m. The teenager was taken to Boston Medical Center to be treated and is expected to recover. The motive for the shooting hasn't been determined, and no arrests have been made. The incident remains under investigation.

A 16-year-old boy was shot Friday on a bike path in Boston, according to Massachusetts State Police.

State police said the unidentified boy was found on a path behind the Ryan Playground off River Street in Mattapan just before 5:30 p.m.


The teenager was taken to Boston Medical Center to be treated and is expected to recover.

The motive for the shooting hasn't been determined, and no arrests have been made.

The incident remains under investigation.