New Bedford Police Department investigating early morning fatal shooting

At approximately 1:00am this morning the New Bedford Police Department and EMS responded to reports of “shots fired” at 193 Weld Street.

Upon arrival, responders found one unresponsive 36-year old man with gunshot wounds in grave condition. He was immediately rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

This is an ongoing story and investigation. We will update the story as new information comes in.