Multiple Arrests Made in Police Raids Across RI, After String of House Shootings in Providence

Multiple Arrests Made in Police Raids Across RI, After String of House Shootings in Providence

Multiple people were arrested - and firearms seized - in law enforcement raids led by Providence Police in cities and towns across Rhode Island on Thursday.

The action comes after a months-long investigation into shootings in the City of Providence, police have confirmed. 

“Members of our department conducted search warrants, along with ATF and assisted by Pawtucket Police, North Providence Police, and West Warwick Police, the Attorney General’s Office, and State Police,” said Providence Police Major David Lapatin. 

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“Multiple” people have been arrested, and firearms have been seized, said Lapatin.

Lapatin confirmed that the investigation was tied to multiple house shootings in the City of Providence over the past six months. 

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In February, GoLocal exclusively obtained video of a house shooting (above) that police say is related to Thursday’s law enforcement actions. 

“We can confirm Duke Street is one [related to the raids],” said Lapatin.

This story is developing…