Pedestrian run down and killed near Encore casino, police say

Boston Police report they are hunting a driver they say hit a pedestrian at Alford and Dexter streets then drove off as the man died, shortly after 3 a.m.

Boston Police are investigating the death because it happened on a thin strip of Boston land on the Everett side of the Mystic River, a short walk from the Encore casino.

The victim was declared dead at the scene.

Anybody with information can contact detectives at 617-343-4470 or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).