Investigation Continues Into Fatal Johnston Shooting

Three people including the suspect are dead after a shooting this morning in Johnston.

Police responded to Ligian Court around 7:30 a.m. where they found two people dead and an injured 15-year-old girl.

The suspect, identified as 52-year-old James Harrison, was later spotted in a Cranston cemetery and led police on a chase before crashing on Plainfield Pike near I-295.

He was shot and killed by police when he allegedly pointed a gun at officers.

The victim's names were not released.

The 15 year old girl is expected to survive.

Police say the investigation is continuing.

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