Pawtucket Police Hunt Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of 34-Year-Old Woman

Pawtucket police responded to reports of a stabbing on Sterry Street around Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, discovering a 34-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, her identity withheld pending family notification, according to the Pawtucket Police Department. The incident has rattled the working-class neighborhood in this Blackstone Valley city, known for its industrial history and recent efforts to curb violent crime.

Detectives swiftly identified 34-year-old Oldon Louis as the suspect, obtaining an arrest warrant by Monday morning. Police located Louis' unoccupied vehicle in Providence shortly after the stabbing, suggesting he may have fled the area. Investigators believe the victim and Louis knew each other, though details on their relationship remain under wraps as the probe continues.

The Pawtucket Police Department urges anyone with information on Louis' whereabouts to contact Detective Kyle Juckett at 401-727-9100 ext. 1700 or [email protected], or dispatch at 401-726-3911. Given the potential domestic nature of the case, supportive services are available through the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Coalition at 800-494-8100 or via online chat.

This stabbing marks another violent episode in Pawtucket, where police have been tackling a rise in street-level crimes amid economic pressures in the Ocean State. Initial reports from WPRI highlighted the apparent nature of the attack, with law enforcement sources confirming the ongoing investigation Sunday night.