Man Stabbed in Kennedy Plaza — Latest Violence at Epicenter of Downtown Providence

Man Stabbed in Kennedy Plaza — Latest Violence at Epicenter of Downtown Providence

A man was reportedly stabbed in Kennedy Plaza - and hospitalized - early Wednesday morning. 

It marks the latest episode of violence in downtown Providence across from City Hall and Mayor Brett Smiley. 

A woman was assaulted, and also hospitalized, following an argument in Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence on Sunday night - over $20. 

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As GoLocal has reported, based on the data provided by the City of Providence to GoLocal after an Access to Public Records Act request this summer, Kennedy Plaza continues to be the epicenter of city crime.

Between July 1 and 23, there were eleven assaults at Kennedy Plaza, including one that took place directly across the street next to City Hall.

About Incident 

Shortly after 5 AM Wednesday morning, police responded to a bus stop in the area of the Amtrak train station for a report of a stabbing.

The victim -- a male in his 30s -- said he had been in Kennedy Plaza, when he was stabbed in the stomach.

Police said the victim had a deep wound to his stomach and was bleeding.

According to police, the victim was unable to provide a description of the suspect. 

Rescue transported the victim to Rhode Island Hospital.