Man Fatally Shot in Rhode Island; Woman Arrested

The shooting took place at an apartment in Portsmouth

A 69-year-old man has been fatally shot in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and a woman has been arrested.

It happened Monday evening at an apartment in the town.

Police say when officers arrived on the scene they found the victim and a woman. They arrested the woman, 57-year-old Lisa Almeida-Laureanno, on a domestic murder charge. It's unclear if she has an attorney.

Police have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of his family.

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