Providence Police arrest 3 in connection with murder of 18yearold
Oct 16, 2024
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department arrested three men in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Darmani Balbuena that occurred on his birthday, Aug. 25.
18-year-old Jalen Santiago, of Providence, 20-year-old Julien Santiago, of Providence, and 19-year-old Jose Diaz, of Pawtucket, were each charged with first degree murder.
Police said Santiago was already in custody for a previous motor vehicle charge.
Balbuena was shot during a gathering on Rhodes Street, where he appeared to be a resident.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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