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February 12, 2008

Update: Pawtucket police involved in shooting

Pawtucket police were involved in a shooting early this morning.

The shooting was at 71 Lupine St., at about 7:31 a.m., according to a statement released by the police department.

Pawtucket and state police, and representatives from the Pawtucket mayor’s office and the Attorney General’s office are meeting for a joint news conference at 3 p.m.

Last summer, Pawtucket police were involved in two fatal shooting in two days.

A grand jury on Oct. 17 determined that Officer Derrick Smith believed his life was in danger when he shot and killed Bridget DeGraftt, a 49-year-old woman who police said hijacked an SUV at knifepoint and led police on a chase down the highway.

No charges were filed against Smith, who was injured on July 26 when, according to police, DeGraftt tried to run him down with the vehicle.

The next day, July 27, three Pawtucket police officers opened fire on Jason Audette, a 34-year-old burglary suspect who, police said, refused to drop his gun.

Last month, David L. Holden, Mark A. Ramos and Christopher E. LeFort were cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 1:01 PM | Permalink

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