Pawtucket Police make 2nd arrest in shooting

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Pawtucket Police Department said it has made a second arrest in connection with a shooting that took place in the area of West Avenue at Jefferson Street on June 18.

20-year-old Oswal Sanchez Figueroa was arrested with the assistance of the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Providence Police Department.

20-year-old Jose Medina Alvarez was previously arrested for charges including felony assault, drive by shooting, discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license, and firing in a compact area.

Pawtucket police said officers responded to the corner of West Avenue at Jefferson Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival officers located a crime scene with multiple shell casings on the ground as well as blood, and the 19-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

The suspects fled the area in their vehicle and shot out of its windows.

Figueroa will be arraigned on June 21.

The victim was in critical condition as of the last update released.