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Man shot in the face in Pawtucket

By Shaun Towne,

14 days ago

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Pawtucket police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Friday morning.

Police told 12 News the man suffered a gunshot wound to the face at a home on Don Court, but the injury is not considered life-threatening.

The victim was conscious and alert when he was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, according to police.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear at this time. Police said after the victim spoke with detectives, he declined to press charges.

Police were seen at the hospital Friday afternoon, which was confirmed to be related to the shooting investigation.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=13oWZh_0snD9BGw00 — Police investigate shooting on Don Court in Pawtucket (Photo: Justin White/WPRI-TV)

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