Man shot and killed in Taunton

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The victim of this morning’s homicide in Taunton has been positively identified as Gordon Weeks, 23, with a last known address in Somerville.

Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to this office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred in The City of Taunton this morning.

Taunton Police received a call regarding a shooting outside of 9 Fifth Avenue shortly after 9:30 a.m. today. The victim, who was taken to Morton Hospital in Taunton by a friend, died at the hospital at 10:06 a.m.

The shooting occurred outside a home at 9 Fifth Avenue. The investigation is active and ongoing, and no further information can be disseminated at this time.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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