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« Update: 3 pulled from fishing boat off Pt. Judith / Photo | Today | Shooting victim: Firefighter, mayoral aide, Sox fan » May 19, 2008In Cranston, on Daisy Court, yellow crime scene tape
A police officer walked slowly, pointing a camera along the curb's edge this morning. Another raked debris away from the curb. And dirt appeared to have been overturned in the yard. On this short cul de sac with the tranquil name Daisy Lane, a ribbon of yellow tape today cordoned off a neighborhood. Yesterday, the police arrested former Providence police officer Nicholas Gianquitti, 40, of 16 Daisy Court in the shooting death of his neighbor, James A. Pagano, a Cranston firefighter who resided at 10 Daisy Court. Earlier today, Gianquitti, a graduate of Cranston High School West, was ordered held without bail following his arraignment on a murder charge. He was arraigned this morning in Kent County District Court, Warwick. Cranston Fire Chief James Gumbley said Lt. Pagano, a city firefighter since 1991, was a well-liked and well-respected member of the department, according to the Associated Press. An autopsy on Pagano is scheduled for 2 p.m. The police say the shooting took place at Gianquitti's house. They would not discuss the shooting's circumstances, but neighbors said Pagano had been hosting a party at his own 10 Daisy Court house. Neighbors said it was a birthday party for one of his own children, according to the Associated Press. Paul Gebhart, a neighbor, yesterday said he was stunned by the shooting. “Quiet little neighborhood,” he said. “Not so quiet anymore.” -- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney, with reports from Journal staff writer Tom Mooney and David Scharfenberg. Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsRay6 Brown | May 19, 2008 7:06 PM link Wouldn't it have been easier just to throw the ball back? Michael Pezzullo | May 19, 2008 10:51 PM link Make no mistake, Nick was a pent up, frustrated and pre-meditated individual that sought out the confrontations in the past with children. It was only after Nick had confronted children in almost every instance that an adult got involved. He is disturbed. Jim was not. He was kind hearted to a flaw, a friend and neighbor to the end, and he did not even know how to fire a weapon, let alone possess one in a quiet, safe place. The irony is this guy gets to continue breathing the air that belongs to Jim, May he rest in Peace. Paul Kopech | May 19, 2008 10:53 PM link Such a tragedy to have kids witness...My heart goes out to the Pagano family, who was a friend of mine since 7th grade... When will we have some gun laws in this country? This should not have happened!!! Josh E | May 20, 2008 6:43 AM link Maybe if Pagano had owned a gun, he would not have been the one to go down. Condolences to the Pagano family, especially the children. If guns become illegal, then only cops will have guns | May 20, 2008 7:31 AM link I curious Josh. What gun law do you think would have prevented an ex-cop with no criminal background from possessing a firearm? Greg | May 20, 2008 7:45 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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