Rhode Island

Providence, RI Police Investigate Weekend Shooting of 19-Year-Old Man

Police in Providence are investigating a weekend shooting that landed a 19-year-old man in the hospital.

The victim, Christopher Otero, was shot multiple times outside an apartment building on Atlantic Avenue at about 1:40 p.m. Sunday.

He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police say the victim was involved in an argument with another man before the shooting.

No arrests had been announced as of Monday morning.

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