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One person in custody, one dead following shooting in Fall River, police say

One person in custody, one dead following shooting in Fall River, police say

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.

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