20-year-old Pawtucket man under arrest after 19-year-old critically injured in shooting outside convenience store

One man has been charged after an afternoon shooting in Pawtucket

According to Detective Sergeant Theodore Georgitsis, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Pawtucket Police responded to the corner of West Avenue at Jefferson Avenue for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival officers located a crime scene with multiple shell casings on the ground as well as blood. An investigation by Detectives uncovered that a suspect vehicle approached the scene, and two individuals exit. The victim, a 19-year-old man, exited A & S Convenience Store and shots were fired by one suspect at the victim hitting him several times. Both assailants entered the vehicle and fled the scene and shot as they drive off.

The victim’s friends who were on scene transported the victim to an area hospital. At this time the victim is in critical but stable condition.

Officers and investigators were able to obtain a vehicle description that was located on FLOCK
and broadcasted. Providence Police located the vehicle in their city and detained three persons
who were later brought in for questioning.

At this time, one person has been charged with their alleged involvement in this incident.

20-year-old Jose Medina Alvarez from Pawtucket was charged with Felony Assault, Drive by Shootings, Discharging a Firearm While Committing a Crime of Violence, Carrying a Pistol w/o a License, and Firing in a Compact Area.