Overview
- Police followed a ShotSpotter alert to Acushnet Avenue and Russell Street and found a man shot inside a 2022 gray Honda Accord.
- The victim was identified as Steven Coan, 31, of New Bedford.
- He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital and died.
- The Massachusetts State Police detective unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney is investigating with New Bedford Police.
- Officials have released no suspect details or motive as the homicide inquiry continues.