Ashaway man charged with manslaughter after parking lot assault

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WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) – Alexander Brown, 23, of Ashaway, was arrested and charged with Manslaughter and Disorderly conduct after 49-year-old John Gardiner of Westerly died early Sunday morning after an altercation with Brown.

Westerly Police responded to the parking lot of Main Street Plaza at approximately 2:15 a.m. after reports of a disturbance.

Officers found Gardiner lying unconscious in the parking lot and transported him to Rhode Island Hospital.

Gardiner later died as a result of his injuries.

Brown is set to appear in Washington County District Court Monday.

The incident is still under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed the assault is asked to contact detectives at 401-348-6141.

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