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March 5, 2008

Central Falls police name suspect in shooting

CENTRAL FALLS -- The police are looking for a man considered armed and dangerous in connection with the shooting of a 21-year-old who is listed in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital, Police Chief Joseph Moran said today.

The police named the victim as Wilmer Barrome, of 560 Prospect Street, Pawtucket. They have obtained a warrant for 21-year-old Antone Williams on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder, Moran said. Williams was last listed as living on Slater Street in Pawtucket, Moran said.

Barrome was shot in the middle of the day yesterday at the corner of Clay and Broad Streets near the Store24. The police were called at 2:33 p.m.

The police arrived to find Barrome wounded in his car. Sgt. Craig Horton began administering first aid. Central Falls Rescue took Barrome to Rhode Island Hospital. A white Jeep Grand Cherokee was seen driving away from the area, Moran said.

The police recovered the handgun believed to have been used in the shooting, although they are not saying what kind it is or how many shots were fired. Barrome’s black Oldsmobile was towed to the Police Department.

-- Journal staff writer Tatiana Pina

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