A series of shootings and violent incidents near Boston Common left five people shot over a two-week span. Neighborhood advocates and business leaders called for a larger police presence in the downtown core. Mayor Wu responded by adding patrols and promising community outreach. Some residents said the violence was concentrated in specific areas and did not represent the broader downtown experience.
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