Last night’s violence between rival groups in Providence was devastating. When a shooting takes place, our community goes through the range of emotions, from fear and shock to sadness and anger. All of our neighborhoods need to be safe for our residents, and their families and friends.

I want to thank the Providence Police for their excellent response and ongoing thorough investigation of last night’s events. Their leadership in working with community advocates and social service organizations is often overlooked, but makes a huge difference in restoring peace and stability to volatile situations in our city.