Two Victims Robbed, Assaulted in Daytime Home Invasion at Gunpoint in Providence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Providence police are investigating a report of a home invasion at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon.
It occurred off Valley Street, near the Providence VA Medical Center.
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About Incident
Police were called to Regent Avenue shortly after 3 PM on Tuesday for a report of a home invasion.
Upon arrival, police met the victims — two men — who said they had been in the basement when two men in ski masks entered and approached them.
The suspects reportedly pointed a gun at them and order them to face the wall.
One of the men said his wallet was stolen.
The other victim told police he tried to fight back by grabbing a tool on the ground. He said one of the suspects was able to take it from him and then struck him over the head with it.
The suspects then reportedly fled the scene.
The victim who was assaulted was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Detectives are investigating.
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