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Journal photo / Steve Szydlowski
Providence police investigators photograph the scene where a man was shot in a pickup truck parked in a lot on Croyland Road.

PROVIDENCE -- Daniel Martinez, 22, was shot in the head and seriously wounded as he sat in a truck in a parking area next to a multifamily house at 14 Croyland Rd. in South Providence late this morning, according to the police.

He is being treated at Rhode Island Hospital, according to Detective Lt. Robert Lepre, who said detectives are not sure yet whether he was shot once or twice.

Martinez, who was behind the wheel of his gray Dodge pickup truck, told the first police officer at the scene, Patrolman Jose Deschamps, that his assailant was a short man with tattoos and possibly tight braids. Lepre said it is not clear if Martinez knows the shooter.

"We believe the suspect possibly fled in a Honda ... possibly gold or reddish, maroon," Lepre said.

The victim now lives in the Valley neighborhood, but Lepre said that he used to live at 10 Croyland.

The scene of the shooting is off Potters Avenue, a couple of blocks from Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School on Gordon Avenue.

Lepre said detectives have not identified anyone who saw or heard the shooting, which was reported at 11:41 a.m., but that several people are being interviewed.

The police took Martinez's truck back to police headquarters for closer examination.

-- Journal staff writer Gregory Smith

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Melissa said:

My brother is a strong man and is still fighting for his life. We all love him and hope anyone with information can come forth. Thanks for all the love and support.

Link | July 18, 2008 11:43 PM
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ginette said:

Danny is a very close friend of my family we wish for him to get well soon,we have faith in him he is a strong men he needs to fight his best for his life,and be strong like the men he is. We leave leave him in Gods hands.

Link | July 22, 2008 12:30 AM
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jeanette said:

We are all praying for you danny and know you will get out of this one. just like all the other times. your a strong man and we are all here for you. dont worry d this is prov and someone will come out sooner or later and will say what they saw.keep fighting for your life we love you .auntie jeanette.

Link | July 22, 2008 1:31 AM
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jayda and jayde said:

We all have faith in the lord and we know that your going to keep fighting and not give up. I would like to personally thank the Major for all of his concerns and also would like to thank all of the detectives and providence police for doing a job well done.and for everyone who loves danny and came out to support the family thanks

Link | July 22, 2008 1:49 AM
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