UMass Dartmouth football player killed in nightclub stabbing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed and another teammate injured in a stabbing incident in Providence early Saturday. The confrontation began at the Mezza Lounge and extended to the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant. An 18-year-old suffered fatal stab wounds, while a 19-year-old teammate was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police have identified a suspect, who is in custody, and are investigating the circumstances that led to the altercation. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Providence Police.
- •A confrontation occurred at Mezza Lounge in Providence.
- •An 18-year-old UMass Dartmouth football player died from stab wounds.
- •A 19-year-old teammate sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- •Police have apprehended a suspect linked to the incident.
- •Investigators are seeking more information about the altercation.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — UMass Dartmouth football player killed in Providence stabbing
"A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed and another teammate was injured in a stabbing early Saturday following an altercation at a Providence nightclub.
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