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For Immediate Release
Bridgewater Police Service – Media Release
Date: January 10, 2024

Subject: Police looking for witnesses following 911 call to Bridgewater apartment (FILE #2024-14435)

BRIDGEWATER – On January 3, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Bridgewater Police Service (BPS) patrol officers responded to a 911 call for an injured adult male in an apartment located on Atlantic Street in Bridgewater.

Bridgewater Fire Department (BFD), Emergency Health Services (EHS), and BPS responded to assist the injured male. The male had serious injuries to his midsection and was attended to by EHS before being transported to South Shore Regional Hospital for further treatment. There, it was determined that the injured male required emergency surgery and he remains in hospital care.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the injury are not clear and the matter is being investigated by the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) of BPS. Investigators are working with the family to obtain clear details and provide support.

Investigators believe that the injuries were sustained inside the apartment unit. Based on investigative details, location, and time of day, police believe that there could be additional witnesses to this incident.

There is no known threat to the community stemming from the incident.

If any member of the public has information that may be connected to this incident and could assist in the ongoing investigation, please contact Bridgewater Police Service or Crimestoppers.

PROS #2024-14435

Contact: Danny MacPhee, Deputy Chief, at 902-543-2464