Providence, Rhode Island – A 51-year-old man has died days after being violently assaulted on a Providence street, an incident that has shocked the local community and raised serious legal questions. Police say the attack involved four children, all under the age of 13, and the case is now expected to take a more severe turn following the victim’s death.
Incident Overview
The assault occurred Monday on Manton Avenue in Providence, where witnesses reported seeing several juveniles attack an adult man in public. The victim, later identified as Romy Alfonso, was knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked before the suspects fled the scene.
Alfonso was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries but later succumbed to them, according to police.
Timeline of Events
On Monday, emergency responders were called to Manton Avenue after reports of a violent assault. Witnesses told officers that the victim had been surrounded by multiple individuals who knocked him down and continued to strike him.
Alfonso was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said his condition deteriorated significantly over the following days…