Providence murder suspect charged with manslaughter

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha announced today that Providence Grand Jury has charged a man with manslaughter among other assault-weapon related charges.

Nikkolas Adams, 30, of Providence is being charged for an incident that happened on July 21, 2023, which left one man dead.

Adams is being charged with manslaughter, discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence resulting in death, assault with a firearm, and 13 counts of possession of a large capacity feeding device.

Adams is set to appear in court on Feb. 7, 2024.