Police: Man shot in face during early-morning shooting in Providence

(WJAR) — Police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Providence that injured a man.

The Providence Police Department responded around midnight to Whelan Road for the reported shooting.

Police say the shooting was connected to a cookout and multiple shots were fired.

One man was shot in the face and his injuries were considered non-life-threatening, according to the department.

Police say the man who was shot then went a few blocks away to Bodell Avenue where he was later taken to the hospital.

This happened in the neighborhood just south of Merino Park.

No suspects are currently in custody.

This story will be updated with more information.