Police Arrest Juvenile With Loaded Gun in Providence
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Providence police arrested a male juvenile with a loaded gun in Providence on Wednesday.
About Incident
Shortly before 8:30 PM, police on patrol on the south side of Providence said they observed a group of teens loitering around a playground area on Harriet Street.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to police, one of the juveniles was in possession of a cross-body bag that he attempted to conceal from police.
Police said the teen began to walk — and then run — out of the park; police pursued him on foot and apprehended him.
Upon searching the teen, police said they found a loaded gun in his bag as well as a magazine.
The juvenile was placed in a patrol car and the weapon was handed over to detectives.
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