Boston police said a man was shot multiple times and killed in an apparent domestic incident Friday afternoon.Watch the reportPolice responded to the area of 17 Doone Ave. in Mattapan just before 3:30 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing a series of gunshots.When officers arrived, they found a man, who was believed to be in his 40s, on the ground suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene."It's a very residential street with not a lot of traffic," Boston police Commissioner William Evans said. "We have our officers going door-to-door, canvassing the area."Police have not released any information as to how the victim knew the shooter."It's a peaceful, quiet neighborhood," one resident said. "There's a lot of homeowners around here. People take care of their property. There's not a lot of violence."Police said they have stepped up patrols in the area as they continue to search for the shooter.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police.

Boston police said a man was shot multiple times and killed in an apparent domestic incident Friday afternoon.

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Police responded to the area of 17 Doone Ave. in Mattapan just before 3:30 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing a series of gunshots.

When officers arrived, they found a man, who was believed to be in his 40s, on the ground suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"It's a very residential street with not a lot of traffic," Boston police Commissioner William Evans said. "We have our officers going door-to-door, canvassing the area."

Police have not released any information as to how the victim knew the shooter.

"It's a peaceful, quiet neighborhood," one resident said. "There's a lot of homeowners around here. People take care of their property. There's not a lot of violence."

Police said they have stepped up patrols in the area as they continue to search for the shooter.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police.