Tuesday March 11 at 4:53 PM Woonsocket Police responded to a reported shooting at a multi room apartment building located at 323 Main Street. Officers arrived and located a 32 year old male resident of the 2nd floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers learned that the suspect involved in the shooting was also a resident of the building a 57 year old male who resided on the 3rd floor and had gone into his room just minutes ago. Officers located the room which was locked and began to speak with the suspect through the locked door in an attempt to have him peacefully surrender. The suspect briefly engaged the officers in conversation. Officers then heard a suspected gunshot and made forced entry into the room and located the suspect who had shot himself. Both victims were treated for their injuries by Woonsocket Fire and Rescue who had responded with the police.

The 32 year old victim was transported by Woonsocket Resue to RI Hospital. That individual is in critical but stable condition.

The 57 year old shooting suspect was transported to Landmark Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his self-inflicted gunshot injury.

 

The investigation continues at this time. Initial information is that the parties involved knew each other and were involved in a verbal altercation before the shooting occurred.

No further information or identification of the parties involved at this time.

 

 

Thomas F. Oates, III

Chief of Police

Woonsocket Police Department

 

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