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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Fall River Police are seeking a male suspect in connection to a shooting which occurred earlier this month.
The suspect, 27-year-old Nestly Lewis, should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
According to authorities, officers responded to America Street around 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 after receiving reports of shots fired. Police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to his stomach and arm. He was hospitalized and is recovering.
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Police say they later learned the victim had gotten involved in an altercation with two other men. After the argument became physical with one man, the other shot the victim.
A second suspect, Gilberto Velazquez-Arce, 24, was arrested Wednesday and charged in connection with the shooting.
Anyone with information on Lewis’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Fall River Police Dept. at 508-676-8511 or the anonymous tip line at 508-672-8477.
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