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Man Charged With Murder After Mezzo Lounge Stabbing

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Mezzo Lounge Stabbing

A fight outside Mezzo Lounge on Charles Street escalated into a stabbing just after midnight.
Freshman running back Marvins Antoine, 18, died from a chest wound at Rhode Island Hospital.
Nineteen-year-old Kensley Macean suffered non-life-threatening head and neck injuries and was treated at the same hospital.
Chief Oscar Perez charged 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze with murder.
Providence Board of Licenses ordered Mezzo Lounge to close for 72 hours.

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Morales Mourns Tragedy

The killing of Antoine drew statements from mayoral candidate David Morales, who expressed heartbreak and praised the family.
State Rep. Enrique Sanchez called the killing “a cruel theft of promise and potential” on social media.
Teammate Jayden DaCruz posted “Long live Marv” tributes, highlighting Antoine’s locker-room impact.
Former basketball coach Shawn Thames recalled coaching Antoine and noted his future goals in a community condolence message.
The Corsairs will play a home game against Bridgton Academy Saturday despite the tragedy.

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Mezzo Lounge Stabbing

A fight outside Mezzo Lounge on Charles Street escalated into a stabbing just after midnight.
Freshman running back Marvins Antoine, 18, died from a chest wound at Rhode Island Hospital.
Nineteen-year-old Kensley Macean suffered non-life-threatening head and neck injuries and was treated at the same hospital.
Chief Oscar Perez charged 19-year-old Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze with murder.
Providence Board of Licenses ordered Mezzo Lounge to close for 72 hours.

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