A quiet Thursday night on Legion Way in Cranston turned into a crime scene after a man was shot multiple times when he answered the front door of a home, according to police. He was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, where he later died. For a short time, neighbors were told to shelter in place while officers swept the area and tried to pin down a suspect.
Suspect Tracked Into Massachusetts After Crash
Cranston police said the suspected shooter initially took off on foot before investigators identified a vehicle they believed was tied to the case. Massachusetts State Police later spotted that car, and a trooper tailed it along Route 6 and I‑195 as it crossed back into Rhode Island, according to NBC Boston. The vehicle ultimately crashed on Route 136 in Swansea, Massachusetts. The person inside was taken to Rhode Island Hospital after the wreck and then into custody by Cranston police. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name.
How Police Say The Shooting Unfolded
Cranston Police Maj. Todd Patalano told 12 News that investigators believe someone “banged on the door” and opened fire when the man answered it, as reported by Hindustan Times. Local reports say the victim was hit multiple times in the chest and later pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital. Police have called on residents to check any doorbell cameras or home surveillance systems and to share relevant footage with investigators, according to Now 93.3.
Investigation Ongoing
Cranston police said they expected to provide an update on the investigation around 1 p.m., according to NBC Boston. No charges or identities had been released as detectives continued to track down leads. The multi‑agency response, along with the cross‑border pursuit that ended with a crash in Swansea, highlights how a shooting on a quiet residential street can quickly escalate into a regional case that pulls in departments from two states.
