Woman Shot at Sampson Pond in Carver, Police Investigating

CARVER (WBSM) — Police are investigating after a woman was reportedly shot at Sampson Pond in Carver Wednesday evening.

Carver Police Chief Marc Duphily said a woman came into the police station on August 13 at about 7:37 p.m. reporting she had been shot at the pond. She had reportedly been walking her dog there at the time of the shooting.

Duphily said officers observed what appeared to be a gunshot wound to her leg.

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Victim Treated and Hospitalized

The woman was treated at the station by Carver EMS and then taken by ambulance to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Massachusetts Agencies Assist Search Effort

Police searched the area where the shooting took place, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing unit, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, and a Rochester Police drone.

Police Say Incident Was Not Random

Duphily said the preliminary investigation suggests that this was not a random act, and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

"We are taking this report very seriously and are devoting all necessary resources to determine exactly what happened," Duphily said. "We ask residents to report any information they believe is relevant to the investigation to our department."

Public Asked to Share Information

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carver Police at (508) 866-2000.

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