A man was shot near 46 Orchard St. in the Brightwood section of the city early Sunday morning, according to Springfield police, who continue to investigate.
SPRINGFIELD -- A man was shot near 46 Orchard St. in the Brightwood section of the city early Sunday morning, according to Springfield police, who continue to investigate.
The man, whom authorities declined to identify, was shot in the buttocks and is expected to survive, said Springfield Police Lt. Maurice T. Kearney.
Police were summoned to Baystate Medical Center after the gunshot victim showed up for treatment early Sunday morning.
"We just responded to the hospital," Kearney said, adding that he was unsure of the precise time of the shooting report.
Police did not immediately release a motive for the crime, and no suspects were in custody as of 2 a.m. Sunday.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.