Arrest Made in Providence Place Mall Shooting
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Providence Police announced that they have arrested a juvenile in the shooting of a 19-year-old that took place on Monday late afternoon.
The shooting resulted in an active shooter warning and a lockdown at the Mall.
"Last night, Providence Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Pawtucket in connection with yesterday's shooting that occurred at Providence Place Mall. Police arrested the juvenile at a residence and he was charged by PPD Detectives with conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon. He was held at the Rhode Island Training School. This is still an active, ongoing investigation," announced Providence Police at 9:15 AM on Tuesday.
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