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New Bedford Police Officer Jordan Ferreira was honored with the Superintendent’s Commendation at a State House ceremony Oct. 24 for his actions in apprehending two men fleeing the scene of a shooting earlier this year.
He was commended for his work on April 6, when he responded to a shooting at Chancery and Court streets. Officer Ferreira was instrumental in the apprehension of two men who were fleeing the scene.
The men were in possession of a loaded .357 firearm. A loaded 9 mm firearm was also recovered from the scene as a result of the investigation.
The two men were charged in connection with the shooting. Two victims were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital. They survived their injuries.
