Panhandler stabbed to death in Providence; 2 in custody

PROVIDENCE — Providence police arrested two men Monday evening shortly after the fatal stabbing of a panhandler on North Main Street.

According to Maj. David Lapatin, the man in his early 50s was stabbed around 8 p.m. at North Main Street and Cypress Street.

He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where he died shortly afterward.

Two men fled the scene and were arrested in the area of Abbott Street, Lapatin said.

Lapatin said that though the investigation is ongoing it is likely the men will face charges.