Rhode Island

21-year-old dies after being shot while delivering food in Pawtucket

Pawtucket police identified the victim as Julian Garcia, of North Providence

Police cruisers block off the scene at Barton Street and Montgomery Street, Friday, June 9, 2023.
WJAR

Police cruisers block off the scene at Barton Street and Montgomery Street, Friday, June 9, 2023.

A 21-year-old man who was shot multiple times while delivering food Friday night in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, died from his injuries, authorities announced this weekend.

Pawtucket police identified the victim on Sunday as Julian Garcia, of North Providence, NBC affiliate WJAR reported.

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Officers were called to the intersection of Barton and Montgomery streets around 9 p.m. Friday for a report of shots fired and found multiple shell casings in the area, according to WJAR. Police later learned a man had been taken to Miriam Hospital with a gunshot wound, and detectives determined that the victim and a vehicle found at the hospital were connected to the shooting.

Police said Saturday the victim had died but did not initially release his name.

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No arrests have been announced in the case, but police believe more than one suspect may be responsible, WJAR reported.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pawtucket police at 401-727-9100.

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