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by Adam  Gaffin
Sunday Jun 7, 2020

This article is from the June 4, 2020 issue of South End News.


Man shot on Aguadilla Street
Bullets also hit car, but miss the woman inside it
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in the area of 34 Aguadilla St. Seven shots fired. The woman drove to the nearby police station; the man, who was not in the car, showed up not long after at a local emergency room.


South End restaurant shuts for two weeks after owner tests positive for coronavirus
Jay Hajj, owner of Mike's City Diner on Washington Street reported:
"Bad news today. I have tested positive for the novel Covid 18 virus. My symptoms are very mild. While I have not been in the kitchen or serving at Mike's, out of an abundance of caution, we are closing the restaurant so the staff and I can self quarantine. Thank you for your understanding and support - we'll let you know when we are back."

South End veterans memorial vandalized the day before Memorial Day
Stone pillars were pushed over and some plaques removed at the Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial on Washington Street.
Mayor Walsh reports that damage has been fixed:
"Our veterans are heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I'm disgusted by the act of vandalism at the Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial.
Thank you to the Boston Parks Department and Property Management for quickly coming together to resolve this horrific act."

South End restaurant shuts forever
Boston Restaurant Talk reports that Coda on Columbus Avenue has closed for good.