Woman shot while riding in a car in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A 21-year-old woman was shot while riding in her friend’s car in Providence on Wednesday night.

Police say she and a friend were driving on Rankin Avenue just before 10 p.m. when she was hit.

Police say a woman was shot while riding in a car with a friend on Rankin Avenue in Providence Wednesday night. (WLNE)

Her injuries are not life-threatening. Her name was not released.

No arrests were made.

The shooting is under investigation.