Suspect arrested in New Year’s Day triple shooting in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police have charged two people in connection with a drive-by shooting that sent three people to the hospital on New Year’s Day.

Police allege Vanhersing Francisco is responsible for the shooting that happened just after 1 a.m. on Berkshire Street.

Francisco, 19, was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with three counts of felony assault, plus single counts of drive-by shooting and possession of a firearm without a license.

BACKGROUND: 3 shot New Year’s Day morning in Providence

A 16-year-old girl also faces a felony assault charge, according to police…

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