Crime
32-year-old Karina Martinez-Ortiz killed in New Bedford shooting
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old woman in New Bedford on Tuesday evening.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at 438 Bolton Street, where they discovered Karina Martinez-Ortiz lying on the floor outside her first-floor apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Martinez-Ortiz to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
As of Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement officials continued to block off the area as the investigation remained active.
A memorial with candles and tributes was placed outside the building in her memory.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and authorities have not released details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
However, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell stated that the incident appears to have been a targeted attack.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the New Bedford Police Department as the investigation continues.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.