New Bedford Homicide Investigation Continues After Fatal Shooting

A 21-year-old man, Kimberl Gedeon of New Bedford, was fatally shot Monday night near Bedford Street and South Seventh Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:10 p.m. and found Gedeon on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds; he was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. Authorities have launched a homicide investigation, which was still active as of Tuesday morning. Police have not released further details about the circumstances or possible suspects and continue to seek information from the public.