Targeted shooting in Cranston, two men arrested

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Police say two men are in custody after a targeted shooting in Garden City Center late Wednesday morning.

According to investigators, a man walking out of L.A. Fitness was shot at multiple times by someone who exited a vehicle and opened fire. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the intended target ran to safety inside a nearby store.

Police say the suspects fled the scene and were spotted by the Rhode Island State Police, who pursued them to the Providence Place Mall parking garage, where both men were arrested and a firearm was recovered.

The suspects have been identified as:

Andres Pizarro, 21, of Fall River

Andre Ross, 31, of Pawtucket

Police say both men have extensive criminal records. The shooting is believed to be targeted and not random.

Cranston Police Charges

Andres Pizarro:

    •    Assault with intent to commit a felony

    •    Discharge of a firearm while committing a crime of violence

    •    Carrying a pistol without a permit

    •    Discharging a firearm in a compact area

    •    Felony conspiracy

Andre Ross:

    •    Assault with intent to commit a felony

    •    Felony assault with a dangerous weapon

    •    Felony conspiracy

    •    Also facing Superior Court violation after being released on bond for a previous charge

Rhode Island State Police Charges

Andres Pizarro:

    •    Carrying a pistol without a license

    •    Obstruction of an officer

    •    Resisting arrest

Andre Ross:

    •    Possession of a stolen motor vehicle

    •    Reckless driving/eluding – high-speed pursuit

    •    Leaving the scene of an accident – attended vehicle (2 counts)

    •    Obstruction of an officer

    •    Resisting arrest

Both suspects are being held at the Rhode Island State Police Headquarters and are scheduled to appear in Sixth District Court in Providence on Thursday morning.