Third Shooting at Billy Taylor Park Friday Night, Providence Fire Station Also Hit

Third Shooting at Billy Taylor Park Friday Night, Providence Fire Station Also Hit

Providence Police are investigating two reports of shots fired in the city Friday night that they believe are likely related.

One incident was by the Billy Taylor Park in Mt. Hope and the other at the Providence Fire Station on North Main Street.

Billy Taylor Park -- which has a playground and basketball courts -- has been the site of multiple shootings in recent months.

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In May, two men were shot by the park following the worst shooting in the city's history.

In July, a man was shot in broad daylight at the park. 

About Shots Fired

Shortly after 9:30 PM Friday night, police responded to Cypress Street by Billy Taylor Park for reports of shots fired.

Police found more than a dozen spent shell casings on the pedestrian footbridge.

Shortly after investigating that scene, police then received reports for possible shots fired into the Providence Fire Station at the intersection of North Main Street and Branch Avenue.

Upon arrival, police observed damage to the front fire door as well as the window, and observed two bullet fragments inside of the station.

Police are currently investigating.