Two brothers were killed after being lured to Syracuse’s west side. Nineteen-year-old Ismael Diaz-Marrero and his 17-year-old brother Daniel were fatally shot during what police describe as an attempted robbery for marijuana. The brothers had emigrated from Cuba about five years earlier with their father and younger sister; Ismael was a sophomore at Le Moyne College working two jobs, and Daniel was a high school senior.

Authorities say a 17-year-old acquaintance of Daniel’s, Sheahonni Davis, arranged the meeting. Two men, identified as 19-year-old Toriano Newson and 23-year-old Curtis L. Paige III, then allegedly ambushed the brothers. Newson reportedly opened fire, killing both Ismael and Daniel. Syracuse police arrested Davis, Newson and Paige and charged them with murder and attempted robbery.

Friends, teachers and college professors held a memorial service for the brothers. If anyone knew Ismael or Daniel, or has information about the events that night, please come forward.