Elorza Issues Statement About Saturday Night’s Murder Near PC—39 Murders in 19 Months
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Early Sunday morning, GoLocal reported a Saturday night shooting on Huxley Street.
The victim was later declared dead at Rhode Island Hospital.
It was Providence's 39th murder in 19 months.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTProvidence Mayor Jorge Elorza issued a statement Sunday morning addressing the violence.
“Last night, Providence experienced a senseless act of violence. My heart is breaking for the victim, their family, and our community as a whole. Tragedies like this shake our community and our city, and I know that these crimes do not represent who we are here in Providence,” said Elorza.
“The availability of guns and the amount of firepower on our streets is simply unacceptable. As Mayor, I understand that our community needs and deserves to feel safe, and I will continue to do everything I can to work with our partners and leaders to address the causes of violence in our city," added Elorza.
"I have full confidence in the ability of our Providence Police Department to investigate this crime, seek justice, and continue to protect and serve our neighborhoods. If anyone has information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Providence Police,” he concluded.
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