On the evening of New Year’s Day 2018 in Providence, Rhode Island, 23-year-old Hispanic man Christian Pena was shot inside a residence when multiple rounds were fired at the building. At least one bullet struck him in the chest; friends drove him to a nearby hospital but he died from his injuries. Providence police opened a homicide investigation and explored the possibility the shooting was gang-related. Two young children, ages 12 months and 10 days, were inside the home at the time but were not harmed.

Christian’s family remembered him as someone who loved his family, his community, and the pets he cared for. His brother Isaias Boulos later also died from gun violence in Providence. No arrest or suspect identity has been publicly announced.

If anyone knew Christian or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help the investigation.