Police investigating possible homicide in Providence

Police investigating possible homicide in Providence

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police confirm they are investigating a homicide.

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Col. Oscar Perez said they received a call Tuesday morning to check on the well-being of someone who may have been hurt.

Officers responding to the home on Westminster Street aorund 9:30 a.m. found a man in the basement with “obvious physical trauma injuries.”

The victim has not yet been identified.

Providence police investigate possible homicide on Broadway on Sept. 25
Photo: Corey Welch/WPRI-TV
Providence police investigate possible homicide on Broadway on Sept. 25
Photo: Corey Welch/WPRI-TV

A portion of the roadway is closed in the area of Harrison Street.

This is the capital city’s 10th homicide of the year.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.