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April 28, 2006

Providence Police identify shooter, victim

PROVIDENCE -- Police this afternoon named both the shooter and the victim in today's police shooting.

The police said Patrolman Daniel Carignan, 35, a nine-year veteran of the Providence Police Department, shot Anthony Medina, 23, of 101 Hanover St., one time.

Medina is in serious, but stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital, according to the police.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Gregory Smith.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 5:22 PM | Permalink

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