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Rhode Island man shot in head during Worcester vehicle shooting

A Rhode Island man was shot in the head in Massachusetts, but is expected to survive.

Authorities say a 19-year-old Woonsocket man was shot in the head in Worcester, and is being treated at St. Vincent Hospital.

Police were notified of the shooting at 6 p.m. Saturday night by a gunshot detection system.

The man is described as being uncooperative with police. Witnesses told police two cars were driving through a neighborhood when someone in one vehicle opened fire on the other.

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Police say the man is expected to survive, and have not identified him. As of Sunday morning it is unclear if any suspects are in custody for the shooting.