Update: Providence strip club shooter argued over beer
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By KATE BRAMSON and AMANDA MILKOVITS PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A man believed to be a customer of the Sportsman's Inn is being sought by thethe police in connection with a triple shooting at the strip club early this morning. Police Maj. Thomas Oates said shooting stemmed from an argument between the customer and one of the managers just before the club on 122 Fountain St. closed at 1 a.m. The customer and a woman were going up to one of the inn's rental rooms above the strip club when the man got into an argument with Steve Rogers, a manager at the front desk. The customer had spilled his beer on Rogers' head, but the manager thought that the customer had urinated on him, according to a police report. As the argument became heated, some of the club patrons got in the middle, taking the manager's side, and the argument escalated into a fight, Oates said. The customer left. About 15 minutes later, after the club closed and people were leaving, the man walked back into the front hallway carrying a handgun and opened fire on the crowd, Oates said. One of the patrons who'd fought with the customer earlier, Joel P. Sennon, 30, of Providence, was shot multiple times in the hands and legs, Oates said. Bartender Donna A. DiFalco, 37, of Cranston, was shot in the head, and one of the exotic dancers, Jasmin M. Rosario, 21, of Providence, was shot in the legs. A bullet also grazed the boot of Walter G. Crawley, 52, a front-desk clerk, Oates said. The assailant fled, but the police were able to obtain his identity and draw up an arrest warrant with multiple charges, Oates said. The man's name has not been released DiFalco is listed in serious condition at Rhode Island Hospital, and Rosario remains at the hospital with less serious injuries, Oates said. Sennon checked himself out of the hospital early this morning, Oates said. -- with reports from Amanda Milkovits, Journal staff writer (Correction: An earlier version of this story reported that four people had been shot.) This story was originally posted at 7:04 a.m. and was updated at 7:46 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.,and 11:30 a.m.
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i do hope donna is ok l-lisa
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Just another reason why I don't do downtown after dark. My living room is violence free!
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It may be bad form, but I do have a few friends who work their, does anyone have any specific information on who was injured?
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Violence can happen anywhere... My prayers go out to the people who were hurt and their families.
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MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DONNA AND JIM AS WELL AS ANYBODY ELSE THAT WAS AFFECTED BY THIS HORRIBLE CRIME
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Donna my prayers are with you and your family. Hope you get well real soon.
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Donna stay strong I know you will. Jimmy if you need anything let me know buddy.
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My heart goes out to you, Donna I love you. I will say a pray for you and your family. I am so sorry this happened to you. May God be with you!
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This is terrible people can't even go to work to make money because theres punks that come back with guns because they get punked off? Come on now unbelievable!!!!!! Donna get well really soon I am shocked and am praying for you and you're family!!! OMG!!!! To the other victims also I am praying for you as well!
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Hey all I will pray for Donna I had some of the best years of my life bartending there hope everyone is OK Lol to all and Stevie AL and Big Dave love ya Jodi some email me whitestarjw@aol.com
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Donna I love you and will pray for you honey they will catch that guy and he will get what is coming to him. you will be up soon and as beautiful as ever for your wedding in May Love Aunty
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Listen to the Chief, "crime is down we solved the gun problem." What a joke...Maybe the Chief should hand out more "lolly-pops" downtown to help stop the violence. I can not wait until the PPD gets a real leader and not a cheap suit full of hot air....The guy is just a loser...simple as that....
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My prayers are with you Donna, a very sweet and always with a smile on your face. May God be with you. All your friends are saying special prayers for you and I know you will come through.
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hey donna i do not know you but my mom is best a friend of yours and i hope you get better soon my prayers are with you and your family.
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Donna i hope u get well soon ur a sweet heart and u will make it through this
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Shooting people with a handgun in a bar over a misunderstanding is definitely the stupidest thing someone could ever do. I hope they nail the guy and give him some time. Maybe he can reflect on what a stupid, impetuous thing he do to the detriment of others.
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Pretty funny photo of this "Gentlemen's Club"!
Providence comes of age with its very own Combat Zone.
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Always smiling, always a better day after talking to you. My prayers are with you.
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with all the love and prayers help donna in her time a need my family sends there prayers for donna and all her friends and family.
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