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Couple Killed In Crash With Accused Murderer Fleeing Cranston Identified: DA

The couple killed in the crash were a husband and wife from Bristol, Rhode Island, the Bristol County, Massachusetts, DA's office said.

Elderly Homeless Mother and Son Found Dead in Car Near Rhode Island Hospital

Authorities struggled for weeks to locate the pair after a caller reported they were trapped in a snow-covered vehicle.

Elderly Homeless Mother Found Dead with Son in Rhode Island

Police struggled to locate the pair after receiving a call about them being trapped in a snow-covered car.

Accused Killer Captured After Fatal Crash in Cranston

Demitri Sousa, 28, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Javon Lawson, 35, of Cranston.

Brown Univ. students host benefit concert to thank Providence after campus shooting

Student-led initiatives and community support are playing a vital role in healing after tragedy.

Third Victim Dies in Rhode Island Ice Rink Attack

Grandfather Gerald Dorgan succumbs to injuries from shooting that killed his daughter and grandson

Third Victim Dies in Rhode Island Ice Rink Attack

Grandfather Gerald Dorgan succumbs to injuries from deadly shooting at youth hockey game

Bystanders Subdue Shooter at Rhode Island Hockey Game

Courageous citizens rushed to intervene, preventing further injury and loss of life.

Third Victim Dies in Rhode Island Ice Rink Attack

Grandfather Gerald Dorgan succumbs to injuries from shooting that also killed his daughter and grandson

Pawtucket Police Identify Victims in Ice Rink Shooting

Authorities release names of those killed in deadly incident at local hockey arena

Shooting at Rhode Island Hockey Rink Leaves 3 Dead

Suspect killed son, boy's mother, and then himself, mayor says

Gunshots Erupt During Rhode Island Hockey Game, Leaving 3 Dead

Footage shows players and fans rushing for cover as a shooter opened fire at an ice rink in Pawtucket.

Deadly Shooting at Rhode Island Hockey Rink Leaves 2 Dead, Suspect Also Killed

The gunman appears to have been targeting members of his own family, police say.

Crash on I-95 NB in Providence Injures Woman

Emergency crews responded to the high-speed lane after a motor vehicle accident near Exit 33A.

2 Men Charged in Providence Church Stabbing

Nasir Herring and Douglas Nalls face felony assault charges in attack outside Mathewson Street Church.

Brown University Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Gunman Still at Large

Criminal profiler calls campus a "soft target" with limited security

New Footage Released From Brown University Shooting

Video captures chaotic scene as police respond to deadly attack

Providence Releases Body Cam Footage of Brown University Shooting Response

The video, with redactions, provides a glimpse into the initial police response to the fatal attack that killed two students.

Bodycam footage, reports released in Brown University shooting

Officials in Providence, Rhode Island share details on deadly campus attack that left 2 dead, 9 injured

Providence Releases Redacted Body Cam Footage of Brown University Shooting

City officials say they have withheld the most graphic content to protect victims and maintain public trust.