A man was found shot to death behind a block of stores on Blue Hill Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified victim was discovered in the area of 1186 Blue Hill Ave. just before 12:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased man was said to be in his late 20s or early 30s. Yellow police tape cordoned off a block of stores near the intersection of Morton Street— not far from the Area B-3 police station that is situated at the boundary of Dorchester and Mattapan.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Boston Police Homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or text in tips anonymously. Send the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).