Crime & Safety
Updated: Arrest Made in Maple Avenue Shooting
According to the Barrington Fire Department's twitter feed, one person was injured around 6 p.m. Thursday
BARRINGTON, RI — Barrington police confirmed this morning they arrested Robert J. Fonseca in connection with last night's shooting. A report of shots fired and a car fleeing sent police and rescue to the area of 361 Maple Ave., around 6 p.m. Thursday.
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According to emergency broadcasts, the car was described as a black BMW.
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Police arrested Robert J Fonseca last evening for the shooting on Maple Ave. Fonseca will be arr. this morning on several felony charges. pic.twitter.com/TCk3BGxvxi
— Barrington Police (@BarringtonPd) February 3, 2017
Police said Fonseca will be arraigned today on several felony charges.
One person was shot, according to WJAR-TV.
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@RIBNS @SNE_ALERTS Rescue transporting vic with a 3rd man to ED
— Barrington RI Fire (@BarringtonRIFD) February 2, 2017
Capt. Scott Carroll, of the Barrington Fire Department, confirmed one person was transported.
The Patch is calling Barrington police and fire for comment and will update this story as information develops.
The police declined to comment this morning but said the chief will send a press release later today.
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