Providence Police investigate shooting on East Side

By: News Staff

new@abc6.com

A Craiglist sale gone wrong led to a shooting on East Transit Street Friday.

Police on the scene say a man has been transported to Rhode Island Hospital with a minor injury to the head.

The victim and his wife met the suspect to purchase a vehicle they saw advertised on Craiglist. He had communicated with the suspect over the phone several times before they met. 

Police say the suspect attempted to rob the couple.

The suspect fled the scene after opening fire on the victim with a small caliber gun during the altercation. 

The victim is expected to survive.

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