A man was shot in the abdomen on Bowdoin Street in Everett early Sunday morning, according to police, in an attack that sent him to the hospital and left investigators searching for answers. Officers and firefighters responded to the area after a shooting was reported, but hours later few details about the victim or a possible shooter had been made public.
Everett police and fire crews responded to 1 Bowdoin Street just after 3:30 a.m. after a shooting was reported. When officers arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, the station reported. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
As of Sunday, the man's condition had not been released. NBC Boston reported simply that his condition is unknown, leaving open questions about how seriously he was hurt. Police have not identified the victim or disclosed his age.
Investigation Remains Active
Everett police described the case as active and ongoing, per the same account, without offering a motive, a suspect description, or details about a weapon beyond the gunshot wound itself. Officers have not said whether they believe the shooting was random or targeted.
According to Boston 25 News, which first reported on the shooting Sunday morning, the story is developing, with updates expected as more information becomes available. Police have indicated they will release additional details when they can.
For now, residents in the Bowdoin Street area are left waiting alongside investigators. Police have not said when they expect to release further information, and the man's prognosis remained unknown as the investigation continued.
