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« People in R.I., Northeast rescue unwanted dogs | Today | Local Pulitzer-winning playwright takes Yale post » January 21, 2008Providence homicide victim survived shooting in 1995
The city's first homicide victim of 2008, Michael Holston, was a resident of the city. He was shot outside Club Desire at 1 Franklin Square, off Allens Avenue, shortly after 2 a.m. yesterday. Newspaper clips identify Holston as an All-State basketball player for Hope High School in the early 1990s, leading the team in 1993 with 22 points a game. Two years later, Holston was cleaning up after a party at the Boys and Girls Club in South Providence when he was shot in the abdomen. Police said the shooter, 19-year-old Nikittey Brown, was seeking revenge against Holston, who had argued with Brown's cousin about money. Club Desire was in the news last year for being a tenant in a state-owned building that also housed state Department of Transportation offices. The police asked that anyone with information about the slaying call detectives at (401) 243-6406. -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson Posted by Brandie Jefferson Commentsconcerned | January 21, 2008 10:23 AM link My heart goes out to he Ramos family from the DiPina family. Jerry, I'm sorry. I love you and I'm sorry I couldn't be there. Mike was always like a big cousin to me. He will truly be missed by Pudge and all of his family. Elizabeth Bryant "Lucy" | January 21, 2008 3:22 PM link mikey was my big cousin and he will always be loved and remembered he always laughed and smiled wat im trying to say is we love you mikey the whole family does and you will always be in our hearts i love you mikey andrew krapf | January 21, 2008 4:55 PM link I went to Hope with Mike and I played ball with him. I remember when he was shot before. I used to see him taking classes at CCRI when i was a student there as well. My heart is broken for his families loss. RIP Mikey Chad Nelson | January 21, 2008 5:02 PM link I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I just sat with him and his mother saturday, at his son's basketball game. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike through his son. He made sure he was always at his son's games to cheer him on. He took great pride in his children. I wanted to let his family know that I am sorry for their loss. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim Weeks | January 21, 2008 10:54 PM link Mikey was my cousin, He had a "Big Heart" He was a family man,& great dad to his kids.I'm glad i got to spend some time with him this summer,My family will always have him in our hearts and nobody can take that away from us,God has a plan for all of us and one day we will see him again.God has him by his side."RIP" Mikey, I will cherish all the memories of us forever love, Duane Ramos!!!!! Duane Ramos | January 22, 2008 1:25 AM link I have met Mike in the past, and have ties to a close friend of his. My heart goes out to him family (especially his 6 children) and friends and I hope and pray that this individual(s) responsible pay the price for the lives they have destroyed. Melissa | January 22, 2008 7:34 AM link My condolences go out to the entire family. Mike was like family, we played ball at Hope together. During that time I got to know and developed a great friendship with a stand up man. I want to say a special prayer for a couple of my best friends whom are cousins of Mikey's, Rob Ramos and Darren Fields and also my daughter (JaMyah)and my daughter's mother (Jocelyn Edwards), whom are also cousins of Mikey's. Jerri, I want to say I'm so sorry, my sincere condolences to you.. I know how devastating this is, may God grant the entire family strength during these tragic times and may God serve justice to the individual responsible for this tragedy. Keep your heads up.. with Love.. LaRon LaRon Hill | January 22, 2008 7:53 AM link Not too much to say, but Wow. Mikey and I have known each other for more than 10 years, friends since Hope High. I just recently spoke with him and catching up on some old times. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Denny keep your head up, Mikey is looking over us that's for sure. This needs to stop NOW! JJuan Wilson | January 22, 2008 6:10 PM link I am Michael's cosin Teri. On behalf of my family I want to say thank you for all your support. Just keep us in your prayers and never give up. Michael doesn't deserve to have this case unsolved. All who knew him will understand that. Please if u have Any information. Let the detectives know. You can remain silient. theresa | March 22, 2008 8:09 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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i just wanted to say im sorry for the family lost. i meet mr. holston before and he seemed to be a nice guy. my heart goes out to his family and i know that this is a trying time and even though you never get over death god will be with you through this process.