Search continues for suspect in Providence’s 9th homicide of 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The search continued Tuesday for the suspect involved in a deadly shooting in Providence.

Maj. David Lapatin told ABC 6 News that an update could come sometime on Wednesday.

Police are seen on Waverly Street in Providence after a deadly shooting, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (WLNE)

“[We have] nothing we’re ready to release,” said Lapatin.

On Monday, a 28-year-old man was shot and killed on Waverly Street. His name wasn’t immediately released.

Providence police are seen on Waverly Street, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (WLNE)

This shooting marks the city’s ninth homicide of the year — the previous one happened Thanksgiving Eve on Hazael Street.