Police tape surrounds the area where a young man fatally shot himself at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 7/31/23. Photo courtesy of ML Baron.
By Beth David, Editor
Fairhaven Police received multiple 911 calls at about 11:05 a.m. on Monday, 7/31/23, stating that a male had shot himself and was not breathing, at Fort Phoenix, near the cannons.
According to FPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Kobza, police responded and found the injured male and a female who was not injured.
Lt. Kobza said the man was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The man, who had just turned 21 a few days before and lived in New Bedford, has not been identified.
It was a beautiful day at the fort, so there were many people who heard the shot.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for free and confidential support 24/7. Visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/suicide-prevention-crisis-hotlines
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