In the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, a robbery on May 13, 2019, escalated into a fatal encounter for 34-year-old Roberto Hernandez Gil. That day, the life of the male resident was cut short by a fatal gunshot wound in an act of violence that would lead to a thorough police investigation. The incident drew considerable attention from both local law enforcement and the community as they sought to understand the violent turn of events.
Subsequent police efforts led to the identification
and arrest of two individuals in connection with the death of Hernandez Gil. On July 1, 2019, Devon Rivera, then 26, and Ariana Boss, 25, were arraigned in a Worcester courtroom. Rivera was faced with multiple serious charges, including murder and armed robbery. Following his not guilty plea, he was held without bail.
Ariana Boss was accused of acting as the getaway driver during the robbery and was charged as an accessory. After pleading not guilty, she was released on $5,000 cash bail. Her attorney argued for her release by highlighting her compliance in returning to court after her initial arraignment. Both Rivera and Boss entered not guilty pleas to the charges brought against them in connection with the death of Roberto Hernandez Gil.
