Crime & Safety

JP Man, Shot in or Near Beverly, Won't Cooperate with Cops

A Jamaica Plain man who showed up at Beverly Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to his right thigh has given minimal information to police, according to the Salem News.

BEVERLY — A Jamaica Plain man who sought treatment at Beverly Hospital Wednesday for a gunshot wound hasn't been very cooperative with police, according to the Salem News.

A Beverly Police officer said the 22-year-old victim "reported being shot while at a playground in Beverly with a friend but did not know the exact location."

The man was shot in the right thigh.

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Beverly Police are seeking the public's help with the incident and are asking people with information to call them at 978-922-1212 or go to the tip page on their website.

For more on the incident, including a description of a vehicle that was possibly involved, please visit the Salem News website.

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