Two Providence Shootings May be Linked — Retribution, According to Providence Police

Two Providence Shootings May be Linked — Retribution, According to Providence Police

Providence police are investigating whether a shooting in the city on Thursday night was in retaliation for a shooting incident earlier that day. 

As GoLocal reported, a male — in his 20s — was shot in Olneyville around 4:30 PM on Thursday. 

“We are investigating this as a case of possible retaliation,” Providence Police Detectives Major David Lapatin told GoLocal. 

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About Incident 

Shortly after 7 PM Thursday night, police responded to a report of shots fired off of Valley Street on Boyd Street.

Upon arrival, police said they encountered a number of children in the residence. 

Witnesses told police multiple gunshots were heard, and police located bullet holes in the fence on the property as well as in a bedroom wall and window.

Police say spent shell casings were also found on the ground.