Central Falls officers Respond to a Shooting on Washington Street

CENTRAL FALLS – On February 20th, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Officers responded to the area of 189 Washington Street for a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, Officers identified the adult male victim who had a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. The male was immediately transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for his injury. The victim remains in critical but stable condition at this time. Detectives are investigating this matter to determine cause and motive therefore no additional information can be released at this time.