EAST PROVIDENCE — Chief Michael Rapoza reports that the East Providence Police Department is investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 20-year-old man at Sabin Point Park in Riverside. There is no ongoing threat to the community.
On Wednesday, at just after 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of the park’s boat ramp for a report of a man shot.
The victim was treated at the scene by the East Providence Fire Department, then taken by ambulance to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Responding officers detained several people of interest in connection with the investigation.
Detectives from the Major Crimes and Bureau of Criminal Identification units responded to the scene and are investigating.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the East Providence Police Department at 401-435-7600.
The investigation remains ongoing.
