Night of Violence in Providence: Double Shooting, Fast Food Worker and Student Robbed and Assaulted

Night of Violence in Providence: Double Shooting, Fast Food Worker and Student Robbed and Assaulted

Two people were shot in Providence overnight, and multiple individuals — including a fast food worker and a college student — were robbed at gunpoint.

 

Shooting

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Two people were shot off of Hartford Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police. 

The shooting occurred on Whelan Road.

One victim remains in critical condition on Saturday night, say police.

Detectives are currently investigating. 

 

Fast Food Worker Assaulted at Gunpoint

A fast food worker was assaulted leaving work in Providence early Saturday morning. 

According to the victim, he had just left work at Wendy’s on his bicycle, when he said he was chased by two men on Admiral Street, 

He told police the suspects brandished weapons, robbed him, and assaulted him. The assailants reportedly took his phone and wallet. 

Police say the victim had a bloody nose and cuts to his face. 

A witness provided a statement to police about seeing the assault take place.

The suspects fled on foot and police are investigating. 

 

PC Student Robbed at Gunpoint 

As GoLocal reported on Saturday:

A Providence College student was reportedly robbed at gunpoint after leaving a bar near campus early Saturday morning. 

The victim told police the suspects threatened to shoot him. 

Read more here.