17-Year-Old Providence Shooting Victim Dies
Saturday, July 15, 2023
A juvenile who was shot in Providence on Friday night has died, GoLocal has learned.
The incident took place on Dexter Street.
It marks the city's eigth homicide of the year.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe victim was in serious condition Friday night before succumbing to his injuries, according to police.
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez did not respond when reached for comment.
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The violence marks the latest in a spate of gun crimes and shootings in the city — including a 15-year-old who was shot over the 4th of July holiday.
As GoLocal reported on July 5, "Multiple Shootings in Providence: One Dead, Three Wounded, Police Break Up Massive Parties:"
Police responded to a call for a shooting in South Providence off of Broad Street shortly after midnight.
Police say they arrived and encountered a block party of hundreds of people and called for assistance from Cranston and State Police to break it up.
A 15-year-old female was shot while inside a house with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police later met with a male victim at the hospital who said he had been shot at while in the area of the block party; he had reportedly been grazed with a bullet and was treated.
This story was first published 7/14/23 10:54 PM
Updated Saturday 7/15/23 10:32 AM
Editor's Note: The Police Department corrected themselves and said this is the 8th homicide of the year.
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