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« Possible chemical leak at VA hospital probed / Photos | Today | Gas prices in R.I. back on the upswing » March 31, 2008Update: Fatal shooting victim ID'd as Woonsocket manPROVIDENCE -- Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting early this morning on Allens Avenue as a 21-year-old Woonsocket man. The shooting took place near Balloons strip club at 257 Allens Ave. at about 2 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, police say they learned that 21-year-old Angel Vargas of Morin Street in Woonsocket had been taken to Rhode Island Hospital by someone on the scene. When they arrived at the hospital, police say they were told that Vargas was pronounced dead at the emergency room at 2:14 a.m. Witnesses told police that a black SUV that may have been involved fled toward downtown on Allens Ave. It was the city's fourth murder this year, and the second in three days. -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson, with reports from staff writer Gregory Smith Posted by Brandie Jefferson Commentsben | March 31, 2008 12:23 PM link very sad voilence isnt necessary Derek | March 31, 2008 1:36 PM link The third in three months of the year. I want to ask Derek how long he's live in Providence because just eight years ago we booked 32 murders in the city. Past few years the count has been under 20. Tony P | April 1, 2008 3:40 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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