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A man is facing multiple felony charges after a Tyra Club shooting left one man injured in Rhode Island early Sunday morning, Woonsocket police announced.
Officers responded to Tyra Club, located at 119 West St., at approximately 3:09 a.m. Sunday following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Investigators determined that the victim and suspect Frankie Caro had been engaged in an argument inside the club when Caro opened fire, discharging several shots. Caro fled the scene before officers arrived. The investigation moved quickly, and authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Caro.
Caro turned himself in at the Woonsocket police station on Monday. He was subsequently arraigned on a series of charges, including felony assault and battery, carrying a pistol or revolver without a license, and firing in a compact area, among other charges.
Woonsocket police have not released additional details about the victim's condition or any further developments in the case. Authorities have not commented on whether additional suspects or charges are expected at this time.
The factual information above was sourced from turnto10.com as of June 12, 2026.
The attorney commentary below is not specifically about the case reported above. Attorney commentary provided is information about these types of cases in the justice system.
When a night out ends in gunfire, the path forward can feel overwhelming for victims left dealing with physical injuries, mounting medical bills, and emotional trauma. While criminal charges against a shooter may move through the courts, many victims are unaware that separate civil legal options exist that can provide financial relief and accountability. Attorney Michael Haggard, a seasoned crime victim lawyer with experience representing shooting victims across the country, walks us through what victims should know, what steps to take, and who may be held responsible when a bar shooting turns someone's life upside down.
Editor Darla Medina: When someone is shot at a bar, most people assume the shooter is the only party that can be held legally responsible. Is that accurate?
Attorney Michael Haggard: Not at all. The shooter absolutely carries criminal and civil liability, but bar and nightclub owners can also be held accountable under premises liability law. If a establishment failed to provide adequate security, ignored warning signs of escalating violence, or did not take reasonable steps to protect its patrons, that business may share responsibility for the harm done.
Medina: What kind of compensation can a shooting victim realistically pursue through a civil claim?
Haggard: Victims can potentially recover damages for medical expenses, both current and future, lost wages if the injury affects their ability to work, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In cases where negligence is particularly egregious, punitive damages may also come into play. A gunshot wound can carry long-term physical and psychological consequences, and the law recognizes that.
Medina: How soon should a victim contact an attorney after something like this happens?
Haggard: As soon as possible. Evidence disappears quickly — surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses become harder to locate, and memories fade. An attorney can move fast to preserve that evidence and build a strong foundation for a claim. Waiting too long can seriously damage a case, and Rhode Island has statutes of limitations that put a hard deadline on when a civil lawsuit can be filed.
Medina: Is there anything a victim should avoid doing in the immediate aftermath?
Haggard: Yes — avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies or anyone representing the bar or the shooter without legal counsel present. Those statements can be used to minimize or deny your claim later. Document everything you can: your injuries, your medical visits, how the injury is affecting your daily life. And let an attorney handle communications on your behalf from the start.
Medina: Any final thoughts for someone who finds themselves in this situation?
Haggard: Being shot is a traumatic, life-altering event. Victims deserve to know they have rights and that the law can offer a path toward accountability and recovery. No one should have to bear the financial and emotional weight of someone else's violent actions alone. Reach out to an experienced crime victim attorney and understand what your options are before making any decisions.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a bar shooting or any other violent crime, time matters. The Legal Herald is here to connect victims and their families with an experienced crime victim attorney who can review your case at no cost and with no obligation. One call can make all the difference in understanding your rights and taking the first step toward the accountability and financial recovery you deserve. Contact us today for your free consultation — because you should never have to navigate the aftermath of someone else's violence on your own.
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