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Kelvin Frias

Case from Methuen, MA dated Mar 15, 2019

Victim Details

Kelvin Frias

Male

Black / African American

Methuen

MA

2019-03-15

30

Kelvin

Frias

06/24/2026

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In the early morning hours of March 15, 2019, a gathering at a Methuen hookah shop turned tragic, leading to the death of 30-year-old Kelvin Frias, a Black/African American male from Lawrence. The incident occurred at Mr. Hookah on Broadway, where Frias was attending an after-hours party. An argument erupted when the owner of the establishment requested payment for alcohol that had been served. Frias, a former U.S. Marine and a friend of the storeowner, attempted to de-escalate the situation. ...
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  • Eagle-Tribune: Police: Salazar shot 'bodyguard' at after-hours party 
  • WFXT: Suspect in custody, victim identified after fatal shooting in Methuen
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