TAUNTON, Mass. — An investigation is underway in Taunton after police say a 16-year-old arrived at Morton Hospital with a gunshot wound.
According to Taunton Police Chief Edward Walsh, officers were dispatched to Church Street around 5:45 a.m. to reports of gunshots.
Once on the scene, officers found several spent shell casings and began investigating. Shortly afterwards, police learned that a 16-year-old male had arrived at Morton Hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound.
The teen was transferred from Morton Hospital to a local trauma center for treatment.
Police say that the wound appears to be serious but non-life-threatening.
The Taunton Police Detective Division is continuing to investigate the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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