SHOTS FIRED

Shots fired in Providence

by NBC 10 NEWS

A shooting happened in Providence Monday night, according to Providence police.

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Officials said the shooting happened on Metcalf Streetshortly after 7 p.m.

Police in a Providence neighborhood. (WJAR)

Officers on scene said they found evidence of a shooting, including a part of a firearm on the front steps of a house.

However, there were no victims on the street.

Residents in the neighborhood told police they heard four gunshots.

A gunshot victim walked into Rhode Island Hospital with a wound to his leg.

However, police said he claims the shooting happened at another location.

According to officials, his injury is non life-threatening.

Police said he is not cooperating with the investigation.

It is unclear what led to the shooting.

The shooting is under investigation.

NBC 10 will update this report as we learn more.