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Carlos E Rivera III

Case from Providence, RI dated Nov 21, 2016

Victim Details

Carlos Rivera

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Providence

RI

2016-11-21

28

Carlos

E Rivera III

07/02/2026

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In the early morning hours of November 21, 2016, a tragic event unfolded inside a second-floor apartment on Cranston Street in Providence, Rhode Island. A 28-year-old Hispanic man named Carlos Rivera was fatally shot in what police believe was a targeted attack. An assailant forced his way into the residence where Rivera was with several other people, including children. In a brave attempt to protect his loved ones, Rivera reportedly tried to de-escalate the situation, telling the intruder he ha ...
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  • WPRI 12 Eyewitness News: Vigil held for man shot dead inside Providence apartment
  • providencejournal.com: Providence man killed by shooter who forced entry into house
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    I’ve been following the case of Carlos Rivera, or “Loko Los” as his fans knew him, and somethi... ...Read More
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