North Attleboro Homicide Under Investigation

UPDATE: The Bristol County District Attorney's Office has identified the victim as Peter C. Schifone, 38, of North Attleboro.

Authorities are investigating a Wednesday afternoon homicide in North Attleboro.

North Attleboro police were called to 64 High Street at around 4 p.m. on May 26 for a report of a shooting. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, first responders arrived and found the male victim inside his apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The 38-year-old North Attleboro man was rushed to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The man’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.

The D.A.’s Office says the investigation is active and ongoing.