Assault With Intent To Commit Murder Charges For 3 Pawtucket Juveniles: Cops

PAWTUCKET, RI — Four juveniles were arrested in connection with recent gun violence at the Prospect Park apartments, police said.

Three of the juveniles were charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felony assault and conspiracy, police said.

"Two of these juvenile males are also facing additional charges in Central Falls," police said.

The fourth was charged license or permit required for carrying a pistol, firing in a compact area in connection with a a recent shooting in Prospect Heights, according to police.

This juvenile was also charged with modification of a semi-automatic weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of ammunition by a minor and large capacity feeding devices prohibited.

The juveniles were arrested Friday when members of the Pawtucket and Central Falls police executed search and arrest warrants at several apartments at the 560 Prospect St. complex and a residence in Central Falls, according to a media release.

"These warrants were in (regard) to recent gun violence at Prospect Heights and at nearby locations," the release said.

Officers also recovered a stolen 9 mm firearm that had been modified with an attached switch that "allows a semi-automatic weapon to fire fully-automatic," as well as an additional switch and high capacity magazines, police said.