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June 3, 2008

Hearing continues for ex-officer accused in killing

The bail hearing for an ex-police officer accused of shooting and killing his neighbor is set to continue today after testimony yesterday from the victim’s family.

In court yesterday, James Pagano’s 12-year-old nephew, 72-year-old father, and other relatives were at a birthday party for Pagano’s son when, they say, Pagano got into a fight with his neighbor, Nicholas Gianquitti.

Gianquitti, an ex-Providence police officer who was receiving disability payments, is accused of shooting and killing Pagano.

Pagano’s nephew Benjamin Shola, 12, said Gianquitti got mad when a tennis ball hit his car. From there, other witnesses said, there were harsh words, punches and ultimately, three shots.

Pagano, a Cranston firefighter, died from a single gunshot wound, according to the state Medical Examiners office.

Testimony will continue today at 2 p.m. to determine whether Gianquitti will be held without bail pending an arraignment and possible trial for murder.

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