NORWOOD, Mass. — The Norwood Police Department is investigating after one person was hospitalized following reports of a shooting.
According to Norwood Police Chief Christopher Padden, around 5:01 p.m., officers recieved reports of possible gunfire in the area of Columbine and Woodbine Road.
Once on the scene, witnesses told officers that they had seen a vehicle traveling out of the area at a high rate of speed, followed by three people running from the area.
Shortly afterwards, a 911 call for a victim near Route 1 and Dean Street prompted first responders to the scene, providing aid to the victim.
The victim was transported to a Boston trauma center for treatment.
At this time, police will be in the area of Columbine Road while investigating the incident.
“Norwood Police does not believe there is an on-going threat to the public at this time,” Norwood police wrote on the social media platform X.
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