Five people were shot near Franklin Park in Boston following the Dominican Festival on Sunday evening. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox stated that the shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Circuit Drive as officers were clearing pedestrian traffic. The victims, three men and two women, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information or video footage to help apprehend the shooter(s). City officials, including Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia, are emphasizing the need for community involvement in addressing violence and improving safety. The incident casts a shadow over upcoming events such as the Boston Caribbean Carnival, which also faced violence last year.