Fall River Police investigating incident involving self-inflicted gunshot wound

Fall River Police are investigating after a man was reportedly shot early Friday morning.

A call came into dispatch at approximately 3:15 a.m. for a man who had been reportedly shot in the groin area at Troy Hill Estates, 5455 North Main Street.

According to Lieutenant Jay Huard, the incident was a self-inflicted injury.

“The witnesses and victim initially lied to officers, but the investigation has revealed that it was in fact a self-inflicted injury.”

At least one rescue was sent to the scene.

The victim was transported to a local hospital.