Fall River Police and the Bristol County District Attorney’s office is investigating a homicide that took place in the city late yesterday afternoon.
More information released yesterday from the Bristol County District Attorney’s office
Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Fall River Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred earlier this evening in Fall River.
At around 5:18 pm today, Fall River Police responded to 911 calls regarding a male shot at 326 Bank Street.
When first responders arrived on scene they located a 44-year-old Fall River man on the porch suffering from a gunshot wound. He was determined by responding EMS personnel to have no viable signs of life and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim is not being publicly identified at this time as next of kin has yet to be located and notified of the death.
A second individual was found nearby suffering from a non-life-threatening injury to his hand and was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Several individuals are currently being interviewed in regards to this incident and the investigation remains extremely active at this time. No further information can be disseminated about this ongoing case.
This office will send out a follow-up media advisory once next of kin is located and notified of the victim’s death.
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