Earlier today, a man and a woman were attacked in a Fall River neighborhood in what authorities are describing as a stabbing and shooting incident. The Fall River Police Department was called to the 400 block of Dickinson Street around 4:37 a.m., where they encountered a scene requiring immediate attention, WCVB reports.
A 55-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds to the head and neck, while a 42-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound to the head within the home. Both victims were swiftly transported to local hospitals to receive urgent medical attention. According to the Fall River Police Department, the woman is currently in a critical condition and the man has been stabilized, as WHDH outlines.
The names of the victims have not been released, and an investigation is ongoing. The Major Crimes Division of the Fall River Police Department is collaborating with the State Police Detective Unit to examine the circumstances of the incident. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office is also involved in the investigation to assess the motivations behind the attack.
Detectives canvassing the area are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
