An 18-year-old male was killed in a shooting in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. No arrests have been announced.
Fall River police said they received multiple calls around 11:40 a.m. for shots fired in the 100 block of Rock Street.
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When they arrived, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated on scene and transported to a local trauma center, where he later died.
He was identified by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office as Colus Jamal Mills-Good, of Fall River. He was pronounced dead at Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.
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Fall River Public Schools confirmed in an email Friday that Mills-Good was a student at the Resiliency Preparatory Academy.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life," the district said in its statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with our student’s family, friends and loved ones. We ask that you respect their privacy during this very difficult time."
The school district said there will be an increased police presence in Fall River Schools out of an abundance of caution, and counselors will be available to support the school community.
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The shooting is being investigated by Fall River police in collaboration with state police. Prosecutors described the investigation as extremely active.
Fall River police said they have also activated post crime impact teams, who will remain in the immediate area for the next several days. State police are also expected to deploy additional resources in the area.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police at 508-324-2796. Anonymous tips can be called in to 508-672-TIPS.
