FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Fall River Police are investigating after two people were shot in the city this afternoon.

Fall River Police said units were dispatched at about 1:50 p.m. today to the 100-block of John Street after receiving multiple calls regarding a male who had reportedly been shot.

Officers arrived at the scene to find two victims, a male and a female, both suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest.

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Both individuals were transported to local hospitals for immediate medical attention. Police said their status is unknown at this time.

This story will be updated with more information when it becomes available.

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