Darmani Fabian Balbuena Mesquin, an 18-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on August 25, 2024 during a gathering outside his home on Rhodes Street in Providence, Rhode Island. First responders found him with a gunshot wound to the chest; he was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Family remembered him for a kind heart and radiant smile and said his death left deep pain for his mother Darisa, his brother Darling, his sister Darielis, and other relatives and friends.

The Providence Police Department investigated the fatal shooting. On October 16, 2024, three men from Pawtucket — 18-year-old Jalen Santiago, 20-year-old Julien Santiago, and 19-year-old Jose Diaz — were arrested and charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy and held without bail. A grand jury later returned an indictment charging all three with murder and the matter was proceeding through the court system.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Darmani, please come forward with tips.