Cranston Man Charged In Connection To Shooting At Bar

CRANSTON, RI — A Cranston man was arrested Saturday night in connection to a shooting at a city bar on Phenix Avenue, police said.

Michael Mancini, 28, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of cocaine, firing in a compact area, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, large capacity feeding device prohibited, and carrying a weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Police said officers working a security detail at 39 West Restaurant and Lounge at 39 Phenix Avenue heard a gunshot around 11:20 p.m. Officers followed the sound of the shot and found Mancini and another man fighting, police said.

Police said Mancini refused to drop his gun when officers tackled him to the ground. According to police, they eventually detained Mancini and took the gun from him. The gun contained a 15-round magazine, according to police.

Police said Mancini had a gunshot wound on his leg, but learned it was self-inflicted, as it had gone off during the fight. Mancini was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence for treatment, police said. He was scheduled to be arraigned at the hospital.

"I am proud of the actions of all the officers who immediately took action to physically restrain and remove a firearm from an individual who had just placed everyone at the venue in danger," Police Chief Michael Winquist said. "The officers who rendered lifesaving aid using their tactical medical training and equipment should also be commended. They likely saved the lives of innocent bystanders, as well as Mr. Mancini's life."

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