Man in Camouflage With Long Rifle Reported in Providence - State Police Called in for Manhunt
Friday, May 26, 2023
Police received reports of shots fired -- and a man with a long rifle -- in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Providence Thursday evening.
Multiple units were called in for backup, including the State Police.
The incident followed a man being shot in downtown Providence earlier in the day.
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About Incident
Shortly before 7:30 PM on Thursday, police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Pocasset Avenue.
Police say that upon arrival, they found a car at the intersection of Ethan Street and Silver Lake Avenue with its doors open.
According to police, a bullet hole was located above the passenger side wheel; more than a dozen shell casings were found at the scene.
Witnesses told police a man was hiding in the backyard of a residence on Silver Lake Avenue; police found and detained a male in his 30s at the location.
Approximately 15 minutes later, police said they were flagged down by a witness who said there was a man in camouflage who was seen running through people's yards with a rifle.
It was at this time multiple units, including the Rhode Island State Police, were called in for backup and to set up a perimeter.
Police said they were unable to locate another individual; the search was called off shortly before 9 PM.