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UMass Dartmouth Player Dies in Stabbing Near Club
20 Sep
Summary
- UMass Dartmouth player Marvins Antoine died after a stabbing incident.
- Another player, Kensley Macean, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- A fellow student was charged with murder in connection with the death.
UMass Dartmouth is mourning the loss of 18-year-old football player Marvins Antoine, who died early Saturday after being fatally stabbed near a Providence, Rhode Island nightclub. The university confirmed the tragic incident, which also left fellow first-year player Kensley Macean, 19, with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Providence Police have charged Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze, 19, who is believed to be a UMass Dartmouth student, with murder. The altercation reportedly began outside the Mezzo Lounge before resuming in a nearby parking lot where the stabbings occurred. Authorities recovered a weapon near the scene but have not yet confirmed its use.
University officials expressed their condolences and stated there is no ongoing threat to the campus community, offering additional support resources to students. Mezzo Lounge was ordered to close for 72 hours following the incident. Investigations are ongoing, with potential for additional charges as evidence is analyzed.
