New Bedford Police investigating shooting

The New Bedford Police Department said it is investigating a shooting Monday night. (WLNE)

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The New Bedford Police Department said it is investigating a shooting Monday night.

Police responded to the area of Bedford Street and S. Seventh Street around 9 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

At the scene, police found a man who sustained injuries and was taken to Saint Luke’s Hospital.

ABC6 News Crews on scene reported seeing police tape and an area cordoned off where police appeared to have focused the investigation.

ABC6 News Crews on scene reported seeing police tape and an area cordoned off. (WLNE)

Both Bedford Street and S. Seventh Street are closed as police are investigating the scene Monday night.

Both Bedford Street and S. Seventh Street were closed as police investigated the scene Monday night. (WLNE)

New Bedford police said the investigation is “ongoing and highly active at this time.”

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