Woman Shot and Killed in Providence Overnight; Gunman Barricaded in House Now Firing Shots
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Woman Shot and Killed in Providence Overnight; Gunman Barricaded in House Now Firing Shots
In a separate incident -- police were on the scene before 5 AM negotiating with a gunman who had barricaded himself in a house.
At 6:30 AM, police reported the gunman was firing shots inside the house.
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About Homicide
The homicide — the city’s second of the year — occurred on Harold Street in Mt. Pleasant.
According to police, it occurred shortly before midnight.
A woman was killed; police believe it may have been a domestic incident.
Police are currently investigating and are not releasing additional information at this time.
Gunman in Home
On Thursday morning, police said that they had a report of a gunman in a house approximately two miles away.
Police said the two incidents do not appear to be related.
“We have a lone gunman inside 25 Denison St. SRU is on scene negotiating,” Providence Police Tweeted at 5 AM. “No one has been injured.”
The house is located off Branch Avenue — just blocks from Esek Hopkins Middle School.
“Avoid the area, expect delays. People in the immediate area are to shelter in place,” Providence Police continued in their statement.
At approximately 6:30 AM, police said the gunman was shooting.
"Update: multiple shots are being fired from inside 25 Denison St. Everyone must continue to shelter in place. The surrounding area is in lockdown."
This story is developing.