Man shot outside Providence mosque

Providence police respond to a shooting outside the Islamic Center Of Rhode Island, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A man was shot outside of a mosque in Providence on Friday morning.

Police responded to 39 Haskins Street, the Islamic Center Of Rhode Island, for a reported shooting shortly before 11:30 a.m.

A 50-year-old man was shot while selling goods at a table outside the building. Police did not release his name, but said he is affiliated with the mosque.

Providence police respond to a shooting outside the Islamic Center Of Rhode Island, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (WLNE)

He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It was not immediately known if any arrests were made.

No further information was immediately available.

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