Three people were hospitalized after a stabbing and shooting incident in Fall River.

Lt. Ronald Furtado says that at roughly 3:40 p.m. Tuesday officers arrived on scene near 125 Fifth St. where they found a 20-year-old man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the left bicep.

As they were tending to the man's injuries they were told about a second victim, identified as a 22-year-old man, who they found inside a first floor apartment at 123 Fifth St. with apparent slash wounds to the areas of the head, face, and hand.

Fall River Fire Department Medical Rescue arrived on scene and treated both victims.

Furtado says that during their investigation they learned that, at around 3:20 p.m,. both victims were in the apartment when they heard a knock on the door and two unknown males asked about buying marijuana.

One of the males then took a gun from his waist and pointed it at one of the occupants and a struggle ensued.

The occupant was able to re-enter the apartment with one of the suspects and close the door leaving the suspect with gun in the hallway.

Upon re-entering the apartment the occupant grabbed a machete, but the suspect was able to get a hold of it and began swinging at the victim, striking him several times.

The other occupant then grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the suspect several times, reportedly in self-defense.

A loud bang was then reported from the hallway where the gunman was left and that the occupant was struck with a bullet.

The victims were able to get the suspects out of the apartment before calling for help.

Furtado says it was later learned that a 28-year-old man was admitted to St. Lukes Hospital with stab wounds and they were subsequently transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

A warrant for that suspect was then requested for charges of Mayhem, Home Invasion, A&B with a Dangerous Weapon, and
firearm charges.

Furtado says that the investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Fall River Police Department’s Uniform Division and Major Crimes Division.

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