4 Injured In Brawl During Church Mass
Police Arrest 2 People
POSTED: 11:05 a.m. EDT October 6, 2003
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- Four people were injured Sunday when a fight reportedly broke out in a Central Falls church during Mass, according to a report.
The incident happened at Saint Ephraim's Church on Washington Street, WJAR-TV reported. Police said something set off a family feud in the pews. The situation turned to chaos, with fists flying and parishioners looking for cover.
When it was over, four people were taken to a local hospital for injuries, police said. Two others were arrested for disorderly conduct.
One church member said similar incidents have happened twice before at the church -- each time involving the same family.
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