Police ID victim, suspect in deadly Providence stabbing

Police ID victim, suspect in deadly Providence stabbing

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police are asking for the public’s help finding a homicide suspect following a stabbing last week.

ORIGINAL NOTE: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/providence-police-confirm-citys-9th-homicide-of-2024/

A mugshot of Shabree Lovett
Shabree Lovett (Courtesy of the Providence Police Department)

Around 3:48 p.m. on Friday, Officers found 34-year-old Brian Clements on Chalkstone Avenue with a stab wound to his chest. Clements was initially taken to the hospital in critical condition but died on Monday, marking the city’s ninth homicide of the year.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding 28-year-old Shabree Lovett’s whereabouts to immediately contact Detective Joseph at 401-339-4650 or jnezier@providenceri.gov or Detective Sergeant Jonathan Primiano at 401-559-2899 or jprimiano@providenceri.gov.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Alexandra Leslie (aleslie@wpri.com) is a Target 12 investigative reporter covering Providence and more for 12 News. Connect with her on Twitter and on Facebook.