Fall River man held without bail, facing multiple charges, after being injured in city shooting

A Fall River man is facing charges after a recent shooting in the city.

According to police, on Friday, Fall River Police Department CAST Detectives responded to Charlton Memorial Hospital following a reported shooting near the 200 block of Orange Street in Fall River. The male victim, identified as 22-year-old Jesus Santana, was found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

During the course of the investigation, hospital staff turned over evidence removed from Santana’s person, including approximately 10.6 grams of suspected fentanyl and a wallet containing a large sum of cash.

Further investigation revealed that Santana had been at a residence on Pine Street prior to the shooting, which was a direct violation of an active abuse prevention order against him.

Upon being medically cleared, Santana was placed under arrest and released to police custody.

He is being charged with Trafficking Fentanyl (10+ grams) and Abuse Prevention Order Violation (2 counts)

At his Monday arraignment, Santana pled not guilty and was held without bail pending the results of a dangerousness hearing on May 19th.

The investigation into the shooting remains active.