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Man shot during New Year's Day party in Brockton, police say

A 37-year-old man was shot and wounded at a New Year's Day party, police said.

Emergency crews responded to 970  Montello St. after receiving a report of a person shot around 6 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

As police were arriving, officers saw several people fleeing the scene of a party that was still going on.

Officers found a male gunshot victim inside being treated by paramedics. He was taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.

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The man's condition was not known Tuesday. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is urged to call Brockton Police detectives at 508-941-0234.

People wishing to provide information to police anonymously can text the word “BROCKTON” plus your tip information to CRIMES (274637).