Two Separate Shootings, One Man Dead in 12 Hours in Providence
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Two Separate Shootings, One Man Dead in 12 Hours in Providence
Just after midnight, a non-fatal shooting took place inside of Flow Night Club on Cranston Street in Providence — and a fatal shooting occurred on Eddy Street later Monday morning.
About the Incidents
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“Cranston Police apprehended a vehicle that we put out there — that was around 12:30 a.m.,” said Lapatin. “In it was a shooter — not the suspect that shot the victim, but another shooter.”
Lapatin confirmed the victim was shot inside the club.
An emergency show cause hearing for Flow has been scheduled at the previously scheduled Board of Licenses hearing at 5 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
Second Shooting
“As far as Eddy Street this morning, the victim was sitting in a car, and someone came upon him and fired several shots,” said Lapatin. “The victim was [dead on arrival] at the hospital.”
Lapatin said Providence police did not have a weapon — or suspect — at this time.