14-year-old girl dies from gunshot wound after being found in her home in Central Falls RI

PROVIDENCE – A 14-year-old girl died from her injuries, police said Friday. officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound in Central Falls, RI House Thursday morning.

According to Central Falls police Maj. Christopher Reed, first responders responded to 22 Earle St. around 8:50 a.m. for a report of an unconscious female.

Police and fire personnel found the young man in critical condition when he was taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Reed said in a statement.

The girl died from her injuries, Reed told reporters Friday morning.

“The department extends its deepest condolences to the family,” Reed said.

He added that there was no danger to the general public but could not provide additional information about the incident.

“The investigation continues to evolve rapidly and releasing any further information at this time could harm the case,” the statement said. “We will update as soon as we release more information.”

On Thursday, authorities asked witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to call police at (401) 727-7411 or the TIPS line at (401) 727-7420. Police said all calls will remain anonymous.

Christopher Gavin can be reached at [email protected].