News Summary A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for felony assault following a chaotic stabbing incident involving multiple women on Steuben Street in Providence. The altercation left a 25-year-old victim with a stab wound to her shoulder, prompting emergency medical assistance. After the initial incident, a second stabbing occurred on Salmon Street, raising concerns about public safety in the area. Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue into the connection between the two violent events. Providence, RI – A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that took place early Saturday morning on Steuben Street. The suspect, identified as Kiandra Rollings, has been charged with Felony Assault following the altercation that left a 25-year-old woman with a stab wound to her shoulder. The incident occurred at 47 Steuben Street, where multiple women were reportedly involved in the confrontation, as confirmed by the Providence Police Department. Emergency responders transported the victim to Rhode Island Hospital, where she is currently in stable condition. Kiandra Rollings was apprehended by Rhode Island State Police at the intersection of Killingly Street and Hartford Avenue. The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the stabbing. Witnesses reported that the altercation was chaotic, with several women engaged in the conflict. Hours after the Steuben Street incident, police responded to a second stabbing on Salmon Street. Authorities arrived shortly after 1 AM to find a different female victim covered in blood. This second victim sustained stab wounds to her torso and face and was also transported to Rhode Island Hospital. Witnesses indicated that the stabbing incident on Salmon Street was connected to the earlier conflict on Steuben Street, with broken bottles found scattered at the scene of the first incident. Investigators are exploring whether the two incidents are related, and they are encouraging anyone with further information to come forward. The violence on Steuben Street and Salmon Street raises concerns among local residents about public safety and the prevalence of altercations in the area. While the Providence Police Department continues to investigate the details surrounding these incidents, no further information has been disclosed regarding potential motives or the full nature of the altercations. The authorities are working diligently to gather facts and evidence pertaining to both stabbings. As investigations continue, the community is left to process the incidents that have shaken their sense of security. Local officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the importance of cooperation from the public and are underlining their commitment to addressing any criminal activity in the area. The unfolding events highlight the ongoing issues related to violence among groups, prompting discussions about community safety and intervention strategies. The Providence Police Department urges anyone who may have seen the incidents or with any information regarding the stabbings on Steuben Street and Salmon Street to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigations. Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic HERE Resources Drug Trafficking and Retail Theft in Providence Lead to Multiple Arrests Behavioral Specialist Faces Assault Charges in Providence School Rhode Island State Police Arrest 11 in Gang Crackdown Providence Police Investigates Recent Stabbing Incidents Series of Stabbings Raises Public Safety Concerns in Providence Gruesome Stabbing on Charlotte Light Rail Train Sparks Outrage Stabbing Incident in Providence Leaves One Man Injured Multiple Stabbing Incidents Shake Providence Community Series of Armed Robberies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Providence Police Officers Face Disciplinary Actions After July 4th Incident Additional Resources Turn to 10 News ABC 6 News GoLocal Prov Google Search: Providence police stabbing incident Encyclopedia Britannica: Stabbing
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