Providence Police investigating double shooting

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Police are investigating an overnight double shooting Saturday in the city’s Smith Hill neighborhood.

According to Providence Police, officers in the area of Douglas Avenue and Crimea Street heard gunshots around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

After investigating the source of the shots, Police located a 26-year-old male victim from Providence suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

Police told ABC6 that shortly afterward, a second 25-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at Roger Williams Hospital, having transported himself. The victim was stabilized and transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

Police said the victims’ injuries are serious but non-life-threatening.

The shooting is currently under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.

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