6 people shot near New Bedford park
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after six people were hurt in a shooting overnight in New Bedford.
Police said they responded to the area of Monte Park on Acushnet Avenue around 1 a.m. Monday and found three adults with gunshot wounds.
While they were being transported to the hospital, police learned that three additional victims had driven to the hospital on their own.
Monte Park playground in New Bedford
Asst. Deputy Chief Scott Carola told 12 News their injuries are not life-threatening and all six victims are expected to recover.
"We're just really thankful that nobody was killed," Carola said.
"We hope to thoroughly investigate what happened here early this morning and hold some people accountable for it," he added.
It's unclear at this time what led up to the shooting and no arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to submit an anonymous tip through TipSoft or by calling (508) 99-CRIME.
TipSoft: Submit a tip to New Bedford police here
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