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Early Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, an 18-year-old University of Massachusetts Dartmouth freshman football player, Marvins Antoine, was fatally stabbed in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Key Details of the Incident

• The Incident: The altercation occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a Wendy’s on Charles Street, shortly after an event at the nearby Mezzo Lounge.

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• The Victims:

  • Marvins Antoine (18): A freshman running back from Fall River, Massachusetts (and graduate of Durfee High School). He suffered stab wounds to the chest, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, and was pronounced dead.

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  • Kensley Macean (19): A freshman defensive back and teammate from Dighton, Massachusetts. He sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds to his head and neck and was hospitalized for treatment.

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• The Suspect and Arrest: Providence police, aided by license plate readers, identified and arrested Chukuwnonso Uzoma Eze (19), who is also a student at UMass Dartmouth. He was taken into custody and charged with murder. Investigators noted that the parties involved did not appear to know each other prior to the confrontation.

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• Official Response: UMass Dartmouth leadership and Chancellor Mark Fuller issued statements expressing profound grief for Antoine’s death and extending support to his family, friends, and the football program, as well as wishes for Macean’s recovery. Local authorities also ordered Mezzo Lounge to temporarily close while the investigation into the events leading up to the stabbing remains active.

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