According to Providence Police, the department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on Charles Street following an altercation at Mezza Lounge.
Two men sustained stab wounds. An 18-year-old male suffered stab wounds to the chest. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
A 19-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening injuries to the head and neck area. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
Both victims are football players at UMass Dartmouth and were at Mezza Lounge with other members of the team.
After further investigation, a suspect was identified and is currently being held in the custody of the UMass Dartmouth Police Department.
18-year-old Marvins Antoine of Fall River is the deceased, according to those who knew him.
A friend of Antoine told Fall River Reporter that “he was a great friend, and he just started college two weeks ago. He had a bright future ahead of him. He was always outgoing and funny and when you hung out with him, he never failed to make you laugh, smile and have a good time.”.
Antoine was a star athlete for both Durfee and Atlantis Charter schools playing basketball and running back in football. He was a freshman at UMass.
The investigation remains active. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation and stabbing.
