Shooting at LEGION WAY AND RT 2 on 02/26/2026 10:13 PM

Type: Shooting

Date: 02/26/2026 10:13 PM

Description: Shooting/Stabbing. Delayed CPD o/s male shot. victim is deceased

Address: LEGION WAY AND RT 2, Cranston, RI

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Area Missing Persons

Name

Lynda Hanley

Missing Age

Est. Current Age

Last Seen

Lincoln, RI on 11/04/1971

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5'1" Weight: 120 lbs

Case Number

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Name

Roberto Mendoza-Tinajero

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

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