Crime & Safety
Pawtucket Police Investigate Double Shooting
Both shootings occurred early Saturday, and a 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital.
PAWTUCKET, RI — Pawtucket Police are investigating two shootings that both happened at around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The first occurred near Newport avenue and Benefit Street, and the second on Fleet Street. A 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police released no further information.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Trevor Lefebvre at 401-727-9100 ext. 700 or at tlefebvre@pawtucketpolice.com. People may also contact Detective Ethan Barrett 401-727-9100 ext. 758 or ebarrett@pawtucketpolice.com.
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