Two People Reportedly Shot in Newport Overnight

Two People Reportedly Shot in Newport Overnight

Two people were reportedly shot in Newport overnight.

 

The incident took place off of West Main Road.

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Shortly after midnight, police said that they were investigating a shooting in the Park Holm area.  

 

"At this time, there is no indication that the safety of the general public is in danger," said police.

 

Two Men Shot

Lisa Pina Warren, the Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute, shared that two people had been shot.

 

"A 21-year-old and a 25-year-old male were each shot in the leg," shared Warren. "Both are in stable condition."

 

The Newport Police Department did not release any additional information at the time of publication.

 

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