15-year-old shot in arm in Fall River overnight

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said a 15-year-old girl was shot in the arm around midnight Saturday morning.

Sgt. Moises Pereira said that officers responded to the area of Danforth Street and found a young female who sustained a gunshot wound to her left arm.

Peirera said she was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Several shell casings were found were the incident reportedly occurred. No arrests have been made and the incident is still under active investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the detectives at 508-324-2796. Anonymous tips can be provided by dialing 508-672-TIPS (8477).