Two People Stabbed in Providence - Police Investigating

Two People Stabbed in Providence - Police Investigating

It was another night of violence in Providence.

 

Providence Police are investigating two separate stabbings in the city that occurred within hours of each other.

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One incident reportedly occurred off of Cranston Street; the other off Atwells Avenue.

 

About Stabbings

 

Shortly after 6 PM on Friday, police said they were alerted to a stabbing at the 500 block of Cranston Street.

 

Police said the victim - a male in his 50s - had a laceration to his arm.

 

Witnesses told police they saw the assault and that the suspect fled the area.

 

Then, at approximately 11:30 PM on Friday night, police were called to Barstow Street for a report of an assault.

 

Police were informed that a stabbing victim - a 19-year-old male - had been taken to Roger Williams Hospital for his injuries; he was later transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

 

According to police, a suspect at the scene, who was reportedly in possession of a knife, was apprehended and taken into custody.

 

Detectives are currently investigating both incidents.