Killing in a Cranston Neighborhood
6.5.08
WARWICK -- District Court Judge Elaine Bucci denied bail Wednesday for Nicholas Gianquitti, the Cranston man accused of shooting his neighbor James A. Pagano last month in a dispute that began with a child's stray tennis ball. Gianquitti, who had no visible reaction to the ruling, will remain at the Adult Correctional Institutions while the state seeks a grand jury indictment.
WARWICK -- District Court Judge Elaine Bucci denied bail Wednesday for Nicholas Gianquitti, the Cranston man accused of shooting his neighbor James A. Pagano last month in a dispute that began with a child's stray tennis ball. Gianquitti, who had no visible reaction to the ruling, will remain at the Adult Correctional Institutions while the state seeks a grand jury indictment.
Accused killer: ‘I was afraid for my life’
6.4.08
In the tape of the 911 call made after Cranston firefighter James Pagano was shot, his neighbor and alleged killer states his case.
In the tape of the 911 call made after Cranston firefighter James Pagano was shot, his neighbor and alleged killer states his case.
Family tells of watching as neighbor shot fireman
6.3.08
A week after burying James A. Pagano, at St. Ann's Cemetery in Cranston, Pagano's father, sister and nephew take the stand Monday to testify at a bail hearing for Gianquitti before District Court Judge Elaine Bucci.
A week after burying James A. Pagano, at St. Ann's Cemetery in Cranston, Pagano's father, sister and nephew take the stand Monday to testify at a bail hearing for Gianquitti before District Court Judge Elaine Bucci.
Murder case could threaten ex officer's pension
5.26.08
Whatever happens in the court system with Nicholas Gianquitti, the case of the man accused of killing his neighbor last Sunday has raised questions about whether he can continue to get his city pension.
Whatever happens in the court system with Nicholas Gianquitti, the case of the man accused of killing his neighbor last Sunday has raised questions about whether he can continue to get his city pension.
Tragedy reunites fallen firefighter's friends, the 'Garden City Boys'
5.25.08
They grew up together, dozens of them, a crew of Irish, Italians and Poles, who took their name from a Cranston neighborhood of trim ranches and tidy lawns at the center of their childhood.
They grew up together, dozens of them, a crew of Irish, Italians and Poles, who took their name from a Cranston neighborhood of trim ranches and tidy lawns at the center of their childhood.
Gallery: More photos of the Garden City Boys
Slain firefighter eulogized at funeral Mass
5.24.08
By the hundreds they came yesterday, the wrenched family and friends and fellow firefighters of James Pagano, each taking their proper place in a formal procession of grief -- and disbelief.
By the hundreds they came yesterday, the wrenched family and friends and fellow firefighters of James Pagano, each taking their proper place in a formal procession of grief -- and disbelief.
Hundreds mourn slain firefighter
5.23.08
The line of mourners, more than 100 deep during the first hour of Pagano's wake, stretched around the Nardolillo Funeral Home and past the American flag at half-staff. One word was repeated down the line, in whispers and with shaking heads: Tragedy.
The line of mourners, more than 100 deep during the first hour of Pagano's wake, stretched around the Nardolillo Funeral Home and past the American flag at half-staff. One word was repeated down the line, in whispers and with shaking heads: Tragedy.
Guest book: Send well wishes to James Pagano's family
Medical Examiner: Pagano died of one shot
5.21.08
James Pagano, the 44-year-old Cranston firefighter who police say was killed by a neighbor Sunday, died from a single gunshot to the torso, according to yesterday's autopsy.
James Pagano, the 44-year-old Cranston firefighter who police say was killed by a neighbor Sunday, died from a single gunshot to the torso, according to yesterday's autopsy.
Journal photo / Steve Szydlowski
Cranston detectives spent Monday morning looking for evidence at 16 Daisy Court, right, the home of Nicholas Gianquitti, who is accused of shooting his neighbor, who lived next door to the left.
A Cranston firefighter is fatally shot during his son's birthday party; police charge his next-door neighbor
5.20.08
CRANSTON -- When Nicholas Gianquitti moved to Daisy Court in 2005, he entered a model of quiet suburbia, where all the split-levels came with backyard fences and neat yards and children played in the cul-de-sac. One problem: Gianquitti seemed at odds with the neighborhood children.
CRANSTON -- When Nicholas Gianquitti moved to Daisy Court in 2005, he entered a model of quiet suburbia, where all the split-levels came with backyard fences and neat yards and children played in the cul-de-sac. One problem: Gianquitti seemed at odds with the neighborhood children.
The Pagano family is accepting donations for the Pagano children's college education. Checks can be made out to The Lt. James A. Pagano Children's Fund, c/o the Cranston Municipal Employees Credit Union, 1615 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.
