Landlord Reportedly Hit Tenant in Face With Gun in Dispute Off Atwells Avenue

Landlord Reportedly Hit Tenant in Face With Gun in Dispute Off Atwells Avenue

Providence police are investigating an incident overnight in which a man said he was hit in the face with a rifle - by his landlord.

About Incident

Police responded to a report of shots fired shortly after midnight Sunday morning off of Atwells Avenue at Amsterdam Avenue.

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When they arrived, police met with the victim who they said was bleeding from his face.

The victim told police he had been involved in a verbal altercation with his landlord. 

According to police, the victim said his landlord, who complained he was playing music too loud, came to his basement apartment with a rifle.

The victim said his landlord fired several rounds, then hit him in the face with the rifle.

Police reportedly located and detained the landlord outside the residence and are currently investigating the incident.