Man critically injured in shooting, suspect at large

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Police are investigating a shooting in the Elmhurst section of the City Wednesday evening.

Commander Thomas Verdi confirmed a 34-year-old man was shot several times inside of a Coggeshall Street home. The man was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where he is in critical condition.

Cmmdr. says the suspect is described as a ‘heavy-set Black male wearing all black.’

ABC6 News crews on scene saw police putting up crime scene tape and beginning an investigation.

A neighbor hold crews on scene that she heard a “loud pop.” The neighbor said first responders arrived at the scene shortly after.

This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information when it becomes available. 

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