On the evening of August 15, 2020, Kiovany J Diaz, a 21-year-old Hispanic man, was shot while sitting in a parked Jeep on Massachusetts Avenue in Providence during his daughter’s seventh birthday celebration. At about 10:40 p.m. a dark-colored, newer model Honda Accord pulled up and someone fired from the rear passenger window, striking Diaz in the head. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital by his brother and aunt and died of his injuries the following day.

Family described Diaz as a Cranston High School West graduate who worked as a forklift operator, enjoyed fishing and spent time with his daughter Kiovanalee. Providence Police say they have some leads and persons of interest but no arrests have been announced; the homicide remains under investigation. If anyone was in the area that night or has information about the dark-colored Honda Accord or the shooting, please share what is known with authorities.