Boston Blotter: Warm Weather Brings South End Killing, Dorchester Shooting

-- A man was shot dead in the South End during the afternoon on Independence Day. The 24-year-old was killed by multiple gunshot wounds on Shawmut Ave., near Ball Park. No arrests have been made. [BPDNews]

-- Boston cops arrested two men allegedly armed with illegal guns after responding to reports of a shoot-out in Dorchester last night. A shooting victim later materialized at Boston Medical Center, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, but nobody has been charged with shooting him. [BPDNews]

-- A friend lured a woman to Moakley Park in South Boston only to allegedly rob her with the help of two accomplices. Two arrests were made, and Boston cops are searching for the third suspect. [BPDNews]

-- A Salem woman faces trial for allegedly withholding cancer drugs from her autistic son, causing his death. She pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder. [Herald]

-- Shades of Blazing Saddles. A P-town man was arrested for allegedly punching a horse. [WCVBTV]

All charges alleged until proven under law.