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April 21, 2006

Central Falls Police: Man 'grazed' by bullet

CENTRAL FALLS -- A Central Falls man was grazed by a bullet in a shooting on Sylvian Street last night.

Evaristo Diaz, 34, was taken to Rhode Island Hospital after a bullet nicked his back just past 11 p.m. while he was outside 27 Sylvian St., Central Falls Police Chief Joseph Moran said this afternoon.

The injury was not considered serious.

Moran said that little was known about the shooting. Five or six shots were fired from a passing car. It is unclear what sort of vehicle was involved, or if any of the bullets hit the nearby buildings.

Moran said Diaz "may not have been the target." He would not elaborate.

Those with information about the shooting are encouraged to call Central Falls Police at (401) 727-7411 and ask for the detective division.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 4:16 PM | Permalink

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