Fall River police have released details of reports of shots fired last night on Ridge St. and are actively looking for a suspect.
From the Fall River Police Department
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at approximately 8:11pm, Uniform Division Officers responded to the 200 block of Ridge St. on the report of gunfire. Ofc. Connor Levesque investigated and was able to determine that Eric Espinal (35 years of age) during an argument on the street, struck a victim with a firearm and then fired two shots striking the victim’s car.
Believing that Espinal was inside of a first floor apartment on Ridge St., and knowing that he was armed, additional officers responded to the scene and secured the building. The Fall River Police Emergency Services Unit responded and entered the multi-family home. A sweep was conducted of each floor until it was determined that Espinal had fled prior to police arrival.
This morning a warrant was issued for the arrest of Eric Espinal for various felony charges some of which are Firearm Armed Assault to Murder, Carrying a Firearm without a License (3rd offense), Carrying a Loaded Firearm (2nd offense), and Attempt to Commit A&B by Discharging a Firearm. Please note this is not a list of all charges.
Eric Espinal (35 years of age) of Norwood, MA should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone seeing Espinal or knowing his location should not approach but instead call their local police department. Anyone having information on Espinal or if seen in Fall River please contact us at (508) 676-8511 or (508) 672- TIPS (8477).
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