Multiple gunshots reported near Granfield and Palmer, New Bedford MA


Dispatch and officer radio about reports of gunfire in the Granfield area. Callers said they heard about twenty shots near Palmer Street, but no ShotSpotter alert occurred and officers found no victims or suspects. Security at LaRaza reported loud bangs two blocks west. Later, an officer reported three to four shots near Edmilla and Long Street. The audio also mentions one male being transported to Bridgewater State Hospital and a female waiting near Granfield St.
Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
05:57
Transcript:
Fire line, units on scene report nothing showing. Officers checked the area and did not find anything. A caller from the Granfield area said they possibly heard about twenty gunshots near Palmer Street. There was no ShotSpotter activation for that call. Security at LaRaza reported hearing loud bangs west of the venue, perhaps two blocks away. Later, an officer reported hearing about three to four gunshots near Edmilla and Long Street. One male was being transported from St. Luke's to Bridgewater State Hospital. A female will be waiting outside near Granfield St.
Fire line, units on scene report nothing showing. Officers checked the area and did not find anything. A caller from the Granfield area said they possibly heard about twenty gunshots near Palmer Street. There was no ShotSpotter activation for that call. Security at LaRaza reported hearing loud bangs west of the venue, perhaps two blocks away. Later, an officer reported hearing about three to four gunshots near Edmilla and Long Street. One male was being transported from St. Luke's to Bridgewater State Hospital. A female will be waiting outside near Granfield St.
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Location mentioned:
Granfield St, New Bedford, MA 02746
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