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Two shootings occurred in New Bedford within two hours of each other Monday night – the first at Temple Landing and the second at Brickenwood New Bedford Housing Authority. Two people were sent to St. Luke’s hospital for treatment.
The first shooting was reported around 8 pm at the 160-block of Chancery Street near the Temple Landing (formerly United Front) affordable housing units. New Bedford police report that one person was shot in the leg and a second victim sustained injuries, but police can’t confirm that it was from a bullet.
The second shooting was reported at 9:55 pm at the Brickenwood New Bedford Housing Authority complex at 4 Malden Street. According to police logs, a motor vehicle was damaged but no reports of any injuries.
Police are actively investigating both incidents.
