Providence

17-year-old dies after Providence shooting

Providence police say they responded to a call on Dexter St. around 10 p.m.

Providence police securing the scene on Waldo and Dexter St. (WJAR)
WJAR

A 17-year-old was fatally shot Friday night in Providence, Rhode Island.

Providence police say they responded to a call on Dexter St. around 10 p.m.

Authorities say a 17-year-old was shot in the area.

Police blocked off the area as they looked for evidence, where a knife was found among various items on the ground.

The incident is under investigation.

Providence police say this is the city's 8th homicide this year, WJAR reports.

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