Fall River Police give update on daytime shooting where multiple shell casings found

Fall River Police are investigating a daytime shooting that took place Friday.

According to Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Officers responded to the area of Locust Street and Linden Street after receiving reports of shots fired.

Investigators were able to confirm that a shooting did in fact occur in the area as several shell casings were located.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.

Perreira stated that the investigation remains very active, as officers assigned to the Uniform Division and Major Crimes Division continue to pursue all available leads.

A brush fire was also located at Ruggles Park, a block away from the shooting scene, minutes after the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fall River Police Department at 508-676-8511.