A homicide investigation is underway in New Bedford, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

Officers were called to the area of Acushnet Avenue and Russell Street around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, the DA’s office said a 31-year-old man was found in his vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as Steven Coan, was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

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