The Boston Globe • 9/19/2026 – 9/20/2026
One UMass Dartmouth football player has died, and another has been injured following a stabbing incident in Providence. The deceased player has been identified as 20-year-old Jayden D. Duran. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after the incident occurred on a street in Providence. The injured player, whose name has not been disclosed, is recovering from his injuries. A fellow student from UMass Dartmouth has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jaden A. Duran, has been arrested and is facing charges including murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. The police reported that the incident took place during an altercation between the two players. The stabbing has drawn attention to the safety and well-being of students at UMass Dartmouth. The university community is mourning the loss of Jayden D. Duran, who was a member of the football team. The university has expressed its condolences and is providing support to students affected by this tragedy. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more details about the events leading up to the incident. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
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