Fall River

Man Killed in Fall River Shooting

The young man was shot Saturday evening, and died in the early hours of Sunday morning

Authorities say a young man died early Sunday morning in Fall River, succumbing to a gunshot wound from an attack hours before.

Diamonte Odom, a 23-year-old from Fall River was shot near 275 County St. Saturday evening around 10:44 p.m., said officials.

First responders found Odom laying on the sidewalk, wounded but still alive. Odom was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, and was pronounced dead Sunday morning at 2:40 a.m., said officials.

Officials said the investigation into Odom's death is "extremely active" right now, as no suspect is currently in custody.

More details were not immediately available.

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