Police: Fall River man found guilty in 2023 shooting

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A 30-year-old Fall River man accused of shooting another man in the hip in 2023 has been found guilty, according to the city's police department .

Mohamadou Kante III was convicted on Friday, according to the department, for multiple firearm charges in a case prosecuted by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.

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The shooting happened on Choate Street in September 2023. Kante was identified by the victim to police, eventually leading to his arrest in Rhode Island.

Fall River police said Kante faces another charge — carrying a firearm without a license (subsequent offense) — that will be in a separate trial starting on Monday.

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