Cranston Man Police Say Accidentally Shot Himself In Bar Fight Arraigned

CRANSTON, RI — A Cranston man was arraigned Thursday on charges in connection to a July shooting at a city bar on Phenix Avenue.

Michael Mancini, 29, was arrested July 20, and 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.

Mancini was released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 27, 2025.

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