14-year-old girl dies after being shot in Central Falls
by: Melanie DaSilva
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WPRI) — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl in Central Falls, according to police.
Moises Maldonado, 18, was arraigned Friday on a charge of manslaughter and other gun-related violations.
Police have scheduled a 12:30 p.m. news conference to discuss the investigation. 12 News plans to stream it live right here on WPRI.com.
The shooting happened Thursday morning at a home on Earle Street.
Police said they arrived to find the victim unconscious and rushed her to the hospital, where she died from her injuries.
It’s still unclear what led up to the shooting.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.