Rhode Island
17-year-old dies after Providence shooting
A 17-year-old was fatally shot Friday night in Providence, Rhode Island.
Providence police say they responded to a call on Dexter St. around 10 p.m.
Authorities say a 17-year-old was shot in the area.
Police blocked off the area as they looked for evidence, where a knife was found among various items on the ground.
The incident is under investigation.
Providence police say this is the city’s 8th homicide this year, WJAR reports.