Target Of Cranston Gun Attack Uncooperative, Has 'Lengthy Criminal Record': Cops

CRANSTON, RI — The Massachusetts man targeted in a gun attack as he walked out of a Cranston LA Fitness was little help to the law but the two men accused of orchestrating the attempted killing were still hit with a slew of felonies, police said.

Andres Pizarro, 21, and Andre Ross, 31, appeared in court Thursday morning following their capture by Rhode Island State Police Wednesday afternoon.

Pizarro was charged with assault with Intent to commit a specified felony, felony assault with a dangerous weapon, discharge of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a permit, discharge of a firearm in a compact area, conspiracy, carrying a pistol without a license, obstruction of an officer and resisting arrest. Ross was charged with assault with intent to commit a specified felony, assault with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, obstruction of an officer and resisting arrest.

Ross also will be charged with violating the conditions of his bond for a drug case, Cranston police said.

"Both men have extensive criminal histories involving violent and narcotics-related offenses," Cranston police said in a media release.

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Pizarro and Ross were captured at the Providence Place Mall following the shooting outside the Garden City Center LA Fitness and a pursuit up Interstate 95, police said.

"A surveillance video shows the suspects waiting near LA Fitness for an extended period before ambushing the victim as he exited the gym," police said in a media release. "The shooter fired five rounds at close range while the target attempted to flee, ultimately taking shelter inside a nearby business."

Cranston Police Chief Michael J. Winquist said it was "incredibly fortunate" no one was wounded in the shooting.

"This brazen act of targeted violence at one of our city's busiest and most vibrant shopping destinations is unprecedented in my tenure as Chief," he said in the media release. "While the intended victim was clearly targeted, it is incredibly fortunate that no innocent bystanders were harmed."

The target of the gun attack provided little assistance to investigators, police said.

"The victim, who has a lengthy criminal record and known gang affiliations in Massachusetts, has refused to cooperate with investigators," police said.