Man Shot in Providence Overnight — 24 Hours of Violence
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Man Shot in Providence Overnight — 24 Hours of Violence
Providence police had heard multiple gunshots in the Chad Brown area and responded.
When they arrived, they found a 35-year-old man suffering from two gunshot wounds.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Providence Fire Department’s rescue took the victim to the hospital.
Multiple shell casings were found at the scene. Chad Brown area has been a hotspot for gun violence in the city over the past 18 months.
Police Officer Assaulted and Cruiser Stolen
The shooting was the just the latest incident in the city.
Early Tuesday evening, a suspect — who had been driving a "slingshot" vehicle — was arrested after stealing a Providence Police cruiser.
GoLocal spoke with Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez about the incident.
"An officer was patrolling Broad Street, when he saw slingshots driving recklessly in the bike lane," said Perez. "The officer stopped to investigate and got out of his vehicle."
"Slingshots" are road-legal three-wheel vehicles that are available for rent at multiple locations.
The driver of the slingshot then took off on foot.
"The officer chased him — and they got into a struggle and the suspect broke loose and a satchel [containing a gun] dropped to the ground," said Perez. "The officer seized the firearm at which time the suspect got into the cruiser and drove for about four or five blocks and before jumping out."
Lee is charged with possession of a firearm, auto theft, obstruction, simple assault, resisting arrest, and reckless driving.
Providence Middle School Beating
Earlier on Tuesday, two juveniles were arrested following a fight at a Providence middle school on Tuesday.
The incident occurred midday at Nathanael Greene on Chalkstone Avenue.
According to police, a student was assaulted and beaten unconscious.
The victim was taken to hospital.
Two students — both males — have been detained and charged with felony assault.