Man Shot at Providence Autobody Shop Off Atwells Avenue; Multiple Shell Casings Found

Man Shot at Providence Autobody Shop Off Atwells Avenue; Multiple Shell Casings Found

A man was shot at a Providence autobody shop over the weekend, GoLocal has learned.

It took place in the Olneyville off of Atwells Avenue

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Shortly after 3:30 PM on Sunday, police responded to Erastus Street for a report of shots fired.

According to police, witnesses said they heard multiple gunshots near an autobody shop on Amherst Street; an SUV was reportedly seen fleeing the scene. 

Police said multiple spent shell casings and a live round were found at the location; officers said there was blood on the ground both inside the body shop and outside the building. 

At that time, police said they received a report of a gunshot victim at Roger Williams Hospital. 

The victim - a male in his 30s - was shot in the leg; he told officers he was at the body shop when he was shot. 

The victim is currently in stable condition, according to police. 

Detectives are currently investigating.