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2 killed in shooting in Rhode Island, suspect shot dead by police

1 min read . Updated: 25 May 2023, 01:38 AM IST Livemint
A Rhode Island state trooper places an evidence marker near a vehicle with holes in the windshield, Wednesday, at the scene of a crash, in Cranston, R.I. (AP)Premium
A Rhode Island state trooper places an evidence marker near a vehicle with holes in the windshield, Wednesday, at the scene of a crash, in Cranston, R.I. (AP)

Two people were shot and killed after a domestic and neighborhood dispute unfolded, the Johnston Police Department said

Three people were killed in a shooting in Johnston, located 11 miles west of Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday morning.

Two people were shot and killed after a domestic and neighborhood dispute unfolded, the Johnston Police Department said.

The suspect identified as James Harrison of 4 Ligian Court is also dead.

Police said they received two 911 calls reporting gunfire at about 7:30 am.

Harrison fatally killed an adult at his residence and then killed a second adult at 2 Ligian Court, said Police.

A 15-year-old girl at 2 Ligian Court was also injured in the shooting.

The suspect tried to flee from the scene, but was shot and killed by the police after a brief car chase and exchange of gunshots.

The names of the victims were not immediately released. 

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