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Woman shot in the leg in Melrose; Surveillance video shows moment gunfire went off

Police search for the gunman who shot the 21-year-old woman Thursday night. 

Jonathan Calixto

May 29, 2026, 8:34 AM

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A 21-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg in Melrose late Thursday.

Police responded to 654 Prospect Ave. just after 11 p.m. to a call of a shooting.

Investigators say the victim and her friends were walking southbound down Prospect Avenue when an unidentified man shot at the group from across the street.

The 21-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to her left leg and was transported to Lincoln Hospital. She is expected to make a full recovery.

On Friday morning, police tape blocked off several storefronts as officers searched for the gunman. They say he was last seen wearing all black.

The investigation is ongoing.

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