Steven Coan, 31, of New Bedford, has died following a fatal shooting late Wednesday night. Authorities say the incident remains under active investigation as law enforcement works to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly gunfire.
The New Bedford community is mourning the tragic loss of Steven Coan, 31, who was fatally shot late Wednesday night in a devastating act of violence that has left family, friends, and residents heartbroken.
According to officials, the incident unfolded shortly after 11:30 p.m. when New Bedford Police received a ShotSpotter alert reporting gunfire in the area of Acushnet Avenue and Russell Street. Officers responded immediately and began searching the area for any victims or witnesses.
A short distance away on Russell Street, police and emergency medical personnel located Steven Coan inside a 2022 gray Honda Accord, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite urgent life-saving efforts at the scene, he was quickly transported by EMS to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities confirmed that Steven’s death is being investigated as a homicide, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
At this time, no suspect information or motive has been released, and officials say the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine exactly what led to the deadly shooting.
News of Steven Coan’s death has sent shockwaves through the community. Loved ones are left grieving a life that ended far too soon, remembering him not for the tragedy that took his life, but for the person he was in life.
As investigators continue their work, family and friends are holding onto memories of Steven while seeking comfort and strength during this painful time.
Rest in peace, Steven Coan. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
