Two Teens Shot in Providence - Taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital
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Two Teens Shot in Providence - Taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital
The victims were transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital for treatment.
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About Incident
Providence Police responded to Reynolds Avenue in South Providence shortly before 2 PM on Saturday.
Police said that they encountered a vehicle with visible gunshot damage - and two male juvenile victims, both later identified as being 16-years-old.
A third juvenile, who was driving, was reportedly not injured.
The victims told police said they had been in the vehicle traveling on Saratoga Street when they heard loud bangs - and realized they had been shot.
One of the victims had injuries to his back and abdomen; the other victim was shot in the leg.
The victims were transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital for treatment.