Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Shooter Targeted Orchard Street House
East Providence Police are investigating the motive of the drive-by shooter.

East Providence Police believe was not a random act of violence, according to detectives.
Officers are investigating the motive that lead Roberto Escaler to shoot seven rounds into a home occupied by six people.
Escaler was arraigned this morning at Sixth Division District Court. The judge set bail at $25,000 with surety.
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