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Richard Ricky Catalano

Case from North Providence, RI dated Aug 18, 2014

Victim Details

Richard Catalano

Male

Hispanic / Latino

North Providence

RI

2014-08-18

26

Richard

Ricky Catalano

Yes

07/10/2026

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In the late hours of a Sunday in August 2014, the life of 26-year-old Richard Catalano was tragically cut short in what authorities described as a violent home invasion in North Providence, Rhode Island. The young man, known as "Ricky" to his loved ones, was fatally shot during the incident.

The events unfolded when assailants forced their way into the residence. During the ensuing chaos, not only was Richard Catalano killed, but his mother was also viciously attacked. She sustained a gun ...
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  • WPRI 12 Eyewitness News: Suspects in deadly North Providence home invasion due in court
  • http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20140821-north-providence-police-looking-at-several-possible-motives-in-h
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