Man Found in Massachusetts Woods With Gunshot Wounds

Easton Police are searching for a red 2016 Mazda3 sedan with Florida license plate 372-QQK

A Florida man is recovering after being found with gunshot wounds in the woods of Easton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday.

Police told WJAR-TV that two children came across the injured man lying in a path between Pond Street and Longwater Pond.

The man was identified as Daniel Smith, 35, of Florida. Police said he is formerly of Easton.

Smith was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton and transferred to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston where he was listed in critical condition on Wednesday.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a red 2016 Mazda3 sedan with Florida license plate 372-QQK, which they believe may be connected to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Easton police at 508-230-3322 or Massachusetts State Police detectives at 508-717-4238.

Authorities said they do not believe the public is in any danger.

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