UPDATE: The victim has passed away from his injuries and has been identified as Kimberl Gedeon, 21, of New Bedford.

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police are investigating after a man was shot Monday evening.

According to police, officers responded at about 9 p.m. to the area of Bedford Street and S. Seventh Street for a report of shots fired.

Officers found one adult male victim, who was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital. Information about his condition was not provided.

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Police spokesman Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola said the investigation is “ongoing and highly active.”

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