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Christian Pena

Case from Providence, RI dated Jan 01, 2018

Victim Details

Christian Pena

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Providence

RI

2018-01-01

23

Christian

Pena

06/26/2026

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On the evening of New Year's Day in 2018, tragedy struck in Providence, Rhode Island, forever altering the lives of a local family. Christian Pena, a 23-year-old Hispanic man, was inside a residence when the sound of gunfire shattered the night. Multiple shots were fired at the building, and at least one found its mark, striking Christian in the chest. Despite the desperate efforts of his friends, who rushed him to a nearby hospital, his injuries proved to be fatal.

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  • providencejournal.com: Police explore possible gang link in murder of Providence man
  • Providence police seek car in fatal shooting - WJAR
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    It’s really unsettling to think how close this was to being an even bigger tragedy. Having tiny, i... ...Read More
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    I wanted to delve into something that’s been really bothering me about Cristian P... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the effect this must have on those two little ones present during the sh... ...Read More
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