CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A 73-year-old Rhode Island man faces a murder charge in the shooting death of his girlfriend’s adult son, police said.
Charles Gangi shot and killed 41-year-old Paul Zoice on Tuesday during what was described by police as a “heated argument” in the Cranston home they shared, Chief Col. Michael Winquist said.
Police found Zoice unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds shortly before 3 p.m. He was pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital, authorities said.
Zoice’s mother and aunt, who also lived in the home, were present when the shooting occurred but were not injured, the chief said.
Police recovered two guns at the scene, including one they suspect was used in the shooting, he said.
Gangi is charged with first-degree murder, discharge of a firearm resulting in death, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharge of a firearm in a compact area, police said.
He faces arraignment on Wednesday. The case was not entered into online court records and it was unclear if he had an attorney.
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