Providence Police Officer Ambushed, Attacked Downtown by Suspect Who Grabbed His Gun
Monday, September 27, 2021
A Providence police officer was attacked in downtown Providence by a suspect he was attempting to apprehend.
The officer required medical attention after being beaten by the suspect — who reportedly attempted to pull the gun out of the officer's holster.
About Incident
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Officers responded to the scene, where witnesses at the 7-Eleven described the individual, who police then located standing with two other men on Weybosset Street.
At that time, one of the other men began to run away, and an officer began to pursue him on foot.
According to police, as the officer continued to search for the fleeing individual, that suspect jumped out from a hiding spot behind a building and began attacking the officer on Union Street, in front of the restaurant Oberlin.
That officer broadcast, "He's got my gun, he’s got my gun" over his radio.
Additional officers responded to the scene, where the suspect was found on top of the officer and punching him.
The suspect reportedly resisted arrest, and was tased and detained.
The officer suffered injuries that required treatment at Rhode Island Hospital.
Police said that the suspect at the time of arrest was found to be in possession of a realistic-looking BB gun replica.
Police are currently investigating.
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