HYANNIS – A man was reportedly found shot in Hyannis Monday evening. Initial reports say the victim was found in a car near the intersection of Main and Sea Streets sometime after 9:30 PM. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital in unknown condition. Barnstable Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.
In a statement Tuesday morning, Barnstable Police tell Cape Wide News that on Monday at approximately 9:19 PM, they along with the Hyannis Fire Department responded to the area of Main Street and Bassett Lane in Hyannis for reports of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival Officers made contact with a 26-year-old male that had an apparent non-life threatening gunshot wound to his lower torso. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital where he remains in stable condition. Further investigation by the Barnstable Police Patrol Division and Detective Unit revealed that the wound was sustained when an unknown individual fired several rounds at the victim’s vehicle at a location in Hyannis. The victim then attempted to drive himself to the hospital, however upon reaching Main Street he was unable to drive any further. This investigation remains active and ongoing as this incident is not believed to be a random act.
If you have any information regarding this incident you are encouraged to contact Detective Steven Barrette at 508-778-3877.
