20-year-old Rhode Island man fatally shot in the head remembered as humble, kind-hearted

A young local man who was killed in an early morning shooting is being remembered.

According to WJAR 10, on Monday, shortly after 2:15 a.m., 20-year-old Joseph Ramos of Providence was fatally shot while riding a three-wheeled motorcycle in the North End of the city.

Providence police responded to a report of a “man down” at the intersection of Swift Street and Silver Spring Street, where they found Ramos lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, Ramos was “a humble, kind-hearted, and deeply loved son, brother, and friend who touched so many lives with his warmth and quiet strength. He had a beautiful soul, always willing to help others, and his love for his family meant everything to him. His passing has left an unimaginable void in our hearts.”

The incident marks the second homicide in Providence in 2026.

Police have not identified a suspect or motive, and no arrests have been made. The shooting remains under active investigation.