CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The suspect accused of shooting and killing a man in Cranston then killing two people in a crash in Swansea faced a judge on Wednesday.
Demitri Sousa, 28, of Seekonk, was arraigned on charges out of Cranston: murder, using a firearm while committing a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license.
A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf and he is due back in court next week for a bail hearing.
BACKGROUND: Cranston murder suspect involved in deadly Swansea crash
Police allege Sousa shot 35-year-old Javon Lawson at his Legion Way home on Feb. 26. Lawson was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later…