SWAT Team Called to Fox Point After Man Stabbed

SWAT Team Called to Fox Point After Man Stabbed

Providence Police SWAT and rifle teams were called to Fox Point in Providence on Monday night after a man was stabbed — and the suspect was considered armed. 

About Incident 

Police were called to the 300 block of Williams Street shortly after 10:30 PM Monday night for a report of a stabbing. 

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Upon arrival, police were told the suspect could still be inside the residence — and that he was also in possession of a gun. 

Police said that they were able to reach the victim — a male in his 20s — as well as other residents, and escort them out. 

SWAT team members searched the building, but did not locate a suspect; police say blood was seen on the staircase leading to an apartment. 

The victim, who was stabbed in multiple locations, was taken by rescue to Rhode Island Hospital with what police said were non-life-threatening injuries.