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crime20 days ago•2 min saved

Providence stabbing kills UMass Dartmouth football player; 19-year-old charged with murder

Providence police charged 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze with murder after a fatal stabbing in Providence that killed UMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine and injured teammate Kensley Macean. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. in a Wendy’s parking lot on Charles Street after a dispute, with victims previously at Mezza Lounge with teammates; investigators are pursuing leads and the university is offering counseling to students and staff.

via Boston 25 News|

#crime #murder #providence

sports20 days ago•4 min saved

UMass Dartmouth Freshman RB Marvins Antoine Fatally Stabbed at 18

UMass Dartmouth freshman running back Marvins Antoine, 18, was stabbed to death early Saturday in Providence, Rhode Island; fellow freshman Kensley Macean was stabbed and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; investigators say a suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the university community; Antoine did not yet appear in this season’s games for the Corsairs, a Division III program, which had upcoming plans after the incident.

via New York Post|

#marvins-antoine #providence #rhode-island

local-news20 days ago•1 min saved

UMass Dartmouth Freshman Stabbed to Death in Providence; Suspect Tied to Mezzo Incident

A freshman UMass Dartmouth football player, Marvins Antoine, and a second victim were stabbed in the Wendy's parking lot in Providence early Saturday; Antoine died from the injuries. Police say a suspect is in custody and the case is linked to an incident at the Mezzo nightclub, which prompted a 72-hour closure. UMass Dartmouth issued a statement of mourning, and investigations continue to determine the full circumstances and connections.

via Go Local Prov|

#durfee-high-school #local-news #marvins-antoine

local20 days ago•27 min saved

UMass Dartmouth football player killed, teammate injured in Providence nightclub stabbing

An 18-year-old UMass Dartmouth football player was killed and a teammate injured in a stabbing outside Mezzo Lounge in Providence early Saturday. The suspect, 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzome-Eze, a UMass Dartmouth student, is in custody in Massachusetts as Rhode Island authorities seek extradition for murder charges. The victims, Marvins Antoine and Kensley Macean, were with their football team when an altercation began in line and moved to the parking lot; Antoine died at Rhode Island Hospital, Macean’s injuries are not life-threatening. The promoter hosting the event and Mezzo Lounge’s three-day closure are part of the ongoing investigation, and UMass Dartmouth says there is no ongoing threat to campus; additional charges could be filed.

via WJAR|

#local #mezzo-lounge #providence

us2 years ago•2 min saved

Billionaire Gifts UMass Dartmouth Grads $1,000 Each with a Catch

Billionaire Rob Hale surprised the 1,200 graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each $1,000 during their commencement ceremony, with the stipulation that they keep $500 and donate the other $500 to a good cause.

via The New York Times|

#cash-gift #graduation #philanthropy

philanthropy2 years ago•5 min saved

Billionaire Gifts UMass Dartmouth Grads $1000 with a Twist

At UMass Dartmouth's commencement, billionaire Robert Hale surprised 1,200 graduates with $1,000 each, half to keep and half to donate. Hale, co-founder of Granite Telecommunications and part owner of the Boston Celtics, emphasized the joy of giving and has previously done similar acts at other colleges. The initiative aims to inspire graduates to embrace philanthropy.

via NPR|

#cash-gift #graduation #philanthropy