Homicide Investigation Underway in New Bedford

New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are investigating a homicide, which occurred in the City of New Bedford this evening.

A 24-year-old city man was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital by private vehicle around 7:20 p.m., the victim of a gunshot wound.

The man, who cannot be identified publicly at this time, was declared deceased at the hospital a short time later.

Since the investigation into the incident is in its early stages and extremely active, no further information can be released at this time. Once more information, including the victim’s confirmed identity, can be released, this office will send out a follow up advisory.