Police Investigate Man Injured in Shooting near Fall River Shopping Plaza
Fall River, MA –
The Fall River Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday evening near a shopping plaza. According to authorities, at approximately 6:30 PM, police received multiple reports of shots fired in the area of 1100 Pleasant Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, a 28-year-old man from Fall River, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He is currently in stable condition. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a dark-colored sedan fleeing the scene. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating any potential leads. “We are asking the public for any information that may lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect(s) involved in this incident,” said Fall River Police Chief Jeffrey Cardoza. “We urge anyone with information to contact our department immediately.” The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time. The motive for the shooting is still unknown. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fall River Police Department at (508) 676-8511. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s Tip411 program at (508) 672-TIPS (8477). The shooting occurred in a busy area of the city, near several shopping plazas and residential neighborhoods. Residents expressed concern over the incident and urged police to increase their presence in the area. “This is a very scary situation,” said a resident who lives nearby. “We need to make sure our community is safe.” The Fall River Police Department is urging the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Fall River, MA
– Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man near a Fall River shopping plaza on Thursday evening. According to Fall River Police, officers responded to the area of 281 William S. Canning Boulevard, near the Walmart plaza, at approximately 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a group of individuals fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan. Police have cordoned off the area and are actively investigating the incident. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fall River Police Department at (508) 676-8511 or the anonymous tips line at (508) 672-TIPS (8477).