1 stabbed, 1 shot after altercation near Federal Hill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Two men were injured on Friday morning after an altercation in Providence.

According to Providence police, a 28-year-old male and a 23-year-old male were allegedly involved in a fight near Battey and Vernon around 11 a.m.

Police said both men fled the scene, and later sought medical attention at Rhode Island Hospital.

The 28-year-old sustained a stab wound to the leg, while the 23-year-old suffered a non-life-threatening graze to the shoulder.

Providence police are investigating.