Homicide Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A quiet Monday night in New Bedford’s South End was pierced by gunfire, prompting a swift police response and the launch of a homicide investigation that has left a neighborhood reeling and a family in mourning.
According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, officers were dispatched to the area of Bedford and South Seventh Streets shortly after 9:10 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. When police arrived on scene, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate aid and transported the victim to St. Luke’s Hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin, but sources close to the investigation indicated that the deceased was a young