Police Capture Man With Gun, Investigating Link to Recent Incidents

Police captured a man with a gun Friday morning, although have declined to comment if it is related to an incident of shots fired on Thursday or a large, bloody fight on Wednesday.   

Police have been searching the area around Cranston Street since Thursday, after residents reported gunshots around 3:30 in the morning. No injuries were reported. Police found casings around the area at that time. Around 10:15 a.m. Friday morning, Newport police reportedly chased and captured a man who allegedly threw a .9 millimeter gun into the shrubs. 

In another incident of violence, police broke up a large knife fight in the area of Heath Street at Pond Street Wednesday morning. Police said several people had blood on their shirt and a witness told police one man had a gun.  Police did not find a gun at that time.  

Newport police said they are currently interviewing suspects and witnesses.  "I can not comment at this time because detectives are currently investigating the situation" said Newport Sergeant Frank Rosa. 

Patch will provide details as they are made available.