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9 injured in largest shooting in Providence history

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Providence Police are investigating after several dozen shots rang out in Providence Thursday.

Just before 7:00 p.m. on Carolina Avenue, a shootout took place between two groups that are known to each other.

9 people were injured between 19 and 25 years of age. Several of the injured were transported to the hospital before ambulances arrived.

Four to five semi-automatic weapons were used, according to police.

It is believed that this is the biggest mass shooting in the city’s history.

At least 40 evidence markers could be seen signifying a found casing.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza stated in a Friday morning news conference that due to the amount of shots that were quickly dispersed, comprehensive gun control laws are needed so incidents like these don’t happen again.

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  1. dave

    May 14, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    Mayor Jorge is such an incompetent, dumb, activist fool. Way in over his head as Mayor. A creepy little community organizer is not a leader or has executive skills. This idiot actually states that more gun control is needed. Rhode Island does not have gun regulations? gun laws?
    The solution is Hood Rat control; there are too many filthy hood rats in PRI and more on their way.

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