Julio Ariza, 28, was fatally shot in Providence, Rhode Island, in the early morning of May 19, 2024. Known as Macho, Ariza was a self-employed barber who leaves a young son, Josiah, plus his parents and siblings. He was found on Admiral Street around 5:15 a.m. with a gunshot wound to his back, and was pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital.

Police have classified the death as a homicide and say no arrests have been made. A memorial of candles and flowers was left at the shooting site.

Anyone who saw activity on Admiral Street before or after 5:15 a.m. on May 19, or who knew Julio and his whereabouts that morning, is asked to come forward.