*** WATCH *** Mashpee police respond to reports of shots fired…

MASHPEE – According to a press statement by Chief Scott W. Carline of the Mashpee Police Department, last evening – March 8, 2022 – at approximately 7:38 p.m. they responded to report of a shooting in the B Building at Mashpee Village. The Mashpee Village apartments is a thickly settled family residential complex located off Old Barnstable Road.

The press statement continues as follows:

“Multiple witnesses confirmed they heard shots fired inside a residence with both the victim and suspect fleeing the area on foot. The shooting appeared to be the result of a physical altercation outside the residence which occurred just prior to the incident.

The area was immediately secured and at this time there is no threat to the public. The matter is currently under investigation by the Mashpee Police Department Detective Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the detective bureau at 508-539-1484. This is an active and ongoing investigation at this time and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”

The following HN Video shows Mashpee Police officers and SWAT team members making sure the area was safe and secure for the public. The MPD obtained a search warrant for an apartment and were assisted on scene by members of their detective division. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office also assisted on scene. HN will provide updates as they become available.

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