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March 7, 2008

Update: Man found shot at Providence home, dies

PROVIDENCE -- A 34-year-old man who was shot multiple times early today has died at Rhode Island Hospital.

The victim, according to a police report, was identified as Francis Rivera. He had been found lying on the floor at his 103 Waldo St. residence by police officers sent there at about 2:05 a.m. for a report of a male who'd been shot.

A man identified by the police as a roommate said he had just gotten home from being out at a nightclub and found Rivera on the floor, bleeding.

Rivera had trouble breathing and could not communicate with officers. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died between 8 and 9 a.m.

The police have no suspect at this time.

Rivera had on him a Commonwealth of Puerto Rico identification card. The police are working to learn more about his background.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Gregory Smith

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 4:07 PM | Permalink

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