Providence, RI-Toddler, man shot in Providence

Providence, RI-A toddler and an 18 year old man were shot Tuesday night.

Major David Lapatin of the Providence Police Department said the man and a 2 year old walked into Hasbro Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds.

The toddler was shot in the foot, and the 18 year old suffered serious injuries which required surgery. “The little boy is doing well,” Lapatin said. “I just went to see him. He’s actually sleeping.”

Lapatin said a car was driving on Pleasant Valley Parkway when shots rang out around 9:30 p.m. He said there were three people in the car, including the man and child, with the third person unharmed.

No further information has been released at this time.