NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after six people were hurt in a shooting overnight in New Bedford.

 

Police said they responded to the area of Monte Park on Acushnet Avenue around 1 a.m. Monday and found three adults with gunshot wounds.

 

While they were being transported to the hospital, police learned that three additional victims had driven to the hospital on their own.

 

Asst. Deputy Chief Scott Carola told 12 News their injuries are not life-threatening and all six victims are expected to recover.

 

“We’re just really thankful that nobody was killed,” Carola said.

 

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