Police ID man killed in Providence shooting

By: News Staff

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Police in Providence are investigating a fatal shooting on Moore Street.

Officials responded to the home on 6163 Moore Street at around 3 a.m.

Maj. David Lapatin says investigators believe 26-year-old Robert Aitchison was attempting a home invasion when he was shot dead.

One of the residents of the home shot the alleged intruder. Officials believe there were two or more other subjects attempting to break in.

The shooter and another resident are in custody. 

Police say a search of the house found numerous marijuana plants. They say the shooter has a caregiver card but had exceeded the legal limit of marijuana that he could grow. He is facing possession charges. 

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