Newport Police Still Searching For Double Shooting Suspect

NEWPORT, RI — Newport police are still searching for one of the three suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this week. Duane Logan, 46, is wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.

The shooting happened outside The Friendly Sons of Newport on Farewell Street around 1:15 a.m. on Monday. Two people were hit, 25-year-old Yordi Arevalo and 30-year-old Noel Paniaqua. Arevalo died in the hospital, while Paniaqua was later released with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened after an argument, police said.

Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting earlier this week. Shamik Steele was arrested at a home in West Warwick, while Xavier Perry was arrested around 9:15 a.m. Monday. Both were arraigned Tuesday on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, felony assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and ordered held without bail.

Logan was still at large as of Thursday afternoon. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to reach out to Newport Police Detective Stephen Carrig at scarrig@cityofnewport.com or by calling 401-847-1306.