Man hospitalized with serious injuries after Providence shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police said a male victim is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on Chad Brown Street on Wednesday evening.
Police closed down a portion of a housing complex nearby, with officers looking closely at a car that crashed into a tree on the courtyard lawn.
“We believe [the victim] was in the vehicle when he was shot, and the vehicle rolled across the court into a tree,” Providence Police Major David Lapatin said.
Police said they were looking for a suspect Wednesday night.
#New: A closer look at the car, which is badly damaged after crashing into a tree.
There are at least 20 evidence markers and dozens of officers on-scene. @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/D9XygWkZng
— Ryan Medeiros (@RRyanmedeiros) November 20, 2024
ABC 6 News crews on scene spotted shell casings around the area and a car with bullet holes and blood in the front seat.
Shell casings are scattered around the area and a car can be seen with bullet holes and blood in the front seat. @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/Y3GuEg4Otk
— Ryan Medeiros (@RRyanmedeiros) November 20, 2024
This is an ongoing investigation — ABC 6 News will provide updates as additional information is released.
