Police investigate officer-involved shooting

By: Niza Vinas

nvinas@abc6.com

Woonsocket Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured a 19-year-old man.

Police say Mitchell Savard of Woonsocket was fleeing from police on foot. Shortly after, he was shot by a officer behind an apartment building on Road Street.

The suspect was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

State Police and the Attorney General’s office are also assisting in the investigation.

Savard’s charges are still pending.

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