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NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A police detective is recovering at the hospital after being shot in New Bedford on Monday night, prompting a large police response, officials said.

The New Bedford police detective sustained an injury from a gunshot in the area of Rivet and Orchard streets around 8:45 p.m. and was rushed to a nearby hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries, according to New Bedford police.

Multiple law enforcement sources tell 7’s Steve Cooper that two other people were also injured as a result of the shooting.

The manager of nearby Primo’s Pizza said he heard several gunshots and then saw a car speeding away from the scene.

No additional information was immediately available.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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