PHOTO: Providence Police Seek Suspect in Federal Hill Shooting
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PHOTO: Providence Police Seek Suspect in Federal Hill Shooting
Providence Police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect in the recent shooting on Federal Hill.
GoLocal was first to report, Thursday night, the incident, which wounded one victim. The shooting happened at DePasquale Square on Atwells Avenue before 8:30 PM.
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On Saturday, police released additional information regarding the shooting - and the suspect.
Police say that when they responded to Capri Seafood at 58 DePasquale Avenue on Thursday night, they encountered an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the lower right abdomen.
According to police, officers immediately rendered medical aid before Providence Fire personnel transported the victim to Rhode Island Hospital. The individual underwent emergency surgery and is currently listed in stable condition.
Police say that a preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect - described as a "Black male with short dreadlocks and a goatee, wearing a black jacket with “Supreme” branding" - was seated on the outdoor patio prior to the incident.
"At approximately 7:41 p.m., the suspect engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim, produced a firearm, and discharged one round, striking the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot toward Spruce Street and Acorn Street," said police.
Providence Police are actively seeking 23-year-old Nyzaiah Wooten in connection with this incident and are pursuing an arrest warrant on multiple charges, including felony assault and firearms violations.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Providence Police Department at 272-3121.