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Jorge Garcia Shorty

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the morning of September 25, 2021, Jorge Garcia, a 38-year-old Hispanic male, was having breakfast at Roque's Café on Broad Street in Providence, Rhode Island. His life was cut short in a sudden act of violence that morning. A masked individual, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with distinctive white lettering, entered the restaurant at approximately 8:56 a.m. and shot Garcia six times, killing him.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Garcia was known for his charismatic personality and ...Read More
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  • Boston.com: Man shot and killed while eating breakfast in a R.I. restaurant
  • ABC6: Providence PD identify victim in Broad Street cafe shooting, the city's 19th homicide of the year | ABC6
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    Victim Details

    Jorge Garcia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Providence

    RI

    2021-09-25

    38

    Jorge

    Garcia Shorty

    Yes

    12/04/2025

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