Woman Murdered in Providence - Second Victim in Critical Condition UPDATED

Woman Murdered in Providence - Second Victim in Critical Condition UPDATED

A woman was murdered in Providence early Wednesday morning, according to police. Providence Police have made an arrest.

The incident took place on Adelaide Avenue in the Elmwood section of the city. 

According to police, the victim was stabbed.

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A second woman is also the victim of a stabbing. She is currently in critical condition. 

Police say it appears to have stemmed from a domestic incident. 

The stabbing marks the 14th homicide in the city in 2023.

The deadly incident follows a couple who was shot and killed in a car in October.

 

Police Provide Update 

Providence Police Detectives Major David Laptain and Deputy Police Chief Kevin Lanni provided additional details at a press briefing at noon on Wednesday. 

According to Lapatin, the victim -- a 28-year-old female -- was on her way to leave for work when she was stabbed by a 29-year-old man in her driveway. 

Her mother came out and tried to intervene and was also stabbed, said Lapatin. The daughter was pronounced dead at the hospital; the mother is undergoing surgery and is in critical condition. 

Lanni said that the suspect posed a "serious threat to public safety" and was located a short while later at 399 Public Street; he added that a SWAT team was utilized to enter the residence. 

The suspect -- Wesley Clairsainvil -- was apprehended by police.

"This was a terrible situation...that needed to be resolved fast," said Lapatin. 

 

Story first published December 27, 2023 at 7:52 AM 

Updated December 27, 2023 12:38 PM