Police Investigate Man Injured in Shooting Near Fall River Shopping Plaza
Fall River, MA
– Fall River Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near a shopping plaza on Tuesday night. According to police reports, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Harbor Freight Tools parking lot on 639 William S. Canning Boulevard at approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 25-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a suspect flee on foot. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a search for evidence. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is being reviewed to identify potential suspects. Police are also interviewing witnesses to gather more information about the incident. “We are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of violence,” said Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin. “We will not tolerate this type of behavior in our city.” Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fall River Police Department at (508) 676-8511. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the department’s website or by calling the anonymous tip line at (508) 672-8477. The shooting marks the second incident of gun violence in Fall River within the past week. On Saturday, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in a separate incident. Police are reminding residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. They are also urging people to avoid carrying weapons and to seek help if they are experiencing conflict.
Fall River Police Investigate Shooting Near Shopping Plaza
Fall River, MA – The Fall River Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the SouthCoast Marketplace shopping plaza on Wednesday evening. At approximately 7:30 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots fired in the area of 419 William S. Canning Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His condition is currently unknown. According to witnesses, the shooting occurred outside a store in the shopping plaza. The suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and mask. He fled the scene after the shooting. Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. The Fall River Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. If you have any information, please call the department’s anonymous tips line at (508) 672-8477. This is a developing story and more information will be released as it becomes available.
