A local teen is dead after he was reportedly stabbed in Rhode Island.
According to police, on Monday at just after 10:15 p.m., Coventry Police responded to 12 Anthony Street for a report of male who was possibly stabbed with a sharped-edged weapon in the rear of the residence.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim who has been identified as 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett.
Officers on scene immediately started CPR and Coventry Fire/Rescue responded to take over medical treatment. Life saving measures were taken and he was transported to Kent County Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Coventry Police Detectives responded to the scene and continue to actively investigate the matter in conjunction with the Rhode Island Attorneys’ General Office and the Office of the RI State Medical Examiners.
PD stated that there is no threat to the public and the incident remains under investigation.
According to an online fundraiser, Bennett was caring and brave and was stabbed while protecting a friend.
“He was a beautiful person inside and out.”
Coventry Police Department offered their condolences to the family of Bennett.
