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September 26, 2006

Police investigate shooting death in Fall River

FALL RIVER – The police today are investigating as a homicide the death last night of a 23-year-old city man.

The man was found lying on the ground with at least one gunshot wound in the vicinity of Building 277 of the Sunset Hill Housing development, according to a release issued today by the Fall River Police Department.

The police have not released the victim's name, pending notification of his family.

Last night, police officers were dispatched at about 9:30 p.m. to investigate reports of gunshots in the area. Rescue crews from the Fall River Fire Department also responded, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers found several spent shell casings on the ground.

Anyone with information should call the police department's major crimes division at (508) 324-2796.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 10:34 AM | Permalink

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