Suspect charged with murder in Providence shooting

Police investigating a deadly shooting on Nov. 13, 2025. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said a man was charged with murder after a homicide that occurred on Broad Street on Nov. 13.

26-year-old Kelvin Mendez Cruz was charged with domestic murder and using a firearm when committing a crime of violence – death resulting.

Police responded to the scene around 5 p.m. to find a woman with a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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