FALL RIVER, Mass. — Fall River Police Department has announced that one person has been taken into custody following a fatal shooting earlier on Saturday.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Rodman Street.
Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was pronounced deceased.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of a family member in connection to the incident.
Officers believe that the incident was an isolated event and that there is no threat posed to the public.
“This is a tragic loss of life, and our deepest sympathies go out to the victim’s family,” The Fall River Police Department said on a Facebook post. “We ask our community to come together in support of those affected during this difficult time.”
The incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
©2025 Cox Media Group
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/7QOJU3BNCJERBNKJC5LWTBYFLU.png)
