Providence Police: Shots Fired as Officers Break Up Party; Suspect Charged
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Providence police say a suspect has been charged after shots were fired early Saturday morning as officers attempted to break up a party in the city.
About Incident
Shortly before 1 AM Saturday morning, police responded to 272 Manton Avenue for crowd dispersal.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTPolice said that upon arrival, they saw several people in front of the address playing loud music, who they told needed to go inside or leave.
At that time, police said they heard numerous gunshots being fired in the adjacent area; they then canvassed the area for suspects.
Police said they located a male by the adjacent bike path who appeared to be attempting to conceal a weapon.
According to police, the suspect — Joseph Trott, age 41 — attempted to flee the scene before ultimately being detained.
Police said Trott said someone “threw a gun at him” and took off down the bike path. Police said they then searched and seized a loaded weapon on Trott, and placed him in a police cruiser.
Upon searching Trott, police said they found cocaine, marijuana, and ammunition.
Trott is currently facing multiple firearms charges.
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