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June 3, 2008

Teenager shot in Pawtucket; possible drive-by

The Pawtucket police are investigating what they believe was a drive-by shooting.

The police say the victim, a 19-year-old male whose name is not being released, was walking along Payne Park at about 8:30 p.m. in the city with friends when they heard shots.

One of the victim’s friends ducked behind a car, Lt. Daniel Mullen said.

The victim tried to run, according to Mullen.

“As he’s running,” Mullen said, “he’s shot.” The victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with one gunshot to the upper back.

As of last night, Mullen said, the victim was in stable condition, and he’s expected to survive.

Neither the victim nor his friends saw the shooters or a car, Mullen said, they just heard the shots. The police do not have any identification on a vehicle. The case is under investigation.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:15 AM | Permalink

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