Man hospitalized after being shot in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Pawtucket Police Department said they’re investigating a shooting that happened on School Street Monday night.

According to Detective Sergeant Christopher LeFort with Pawtucket police, a male victim arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound.

Officials said the victim was conscious and alert but no further information about them was released.

ABC 6 News crews were on the scene on School Street near a Sunoco gas station where detectives were searching the area.

Crews observed two shell casings in the road marked by evidence markers.

This is a photo of two shell casings marked by evidence markers after a shooting in Pawtucket. (WLNE)

Information regarding a suspect in connection to the shooting was not immediately released.