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March 31, 2008
Suspect sought in Providence shooting death on Friday
PROVIDENCE -- The police have obtained an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old man in the shooting death of Richard G. Robinson, 41, on Friday night.
Detectives have a murder arrest warrant for Byron Zepeda, described by the police as a 5-foot-9, light-skinned Hispanic man, weighing about 170 or 180 pounds, according to Providence police news release today.
The police said the gun has not been recovered and that Zepeda should be considered armed and dangerous.
The police asked in the news release that anyone with information on Zepeda should call the Providence police at 272-3121.
At about 11:30 p.m. Friday, the police were sent to to a reported disturbance at 652 Douglas Ave., and they had information that shots were fired. Officers found Robinson, victim of a gunshot in the side yard. He was pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital.
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My prayers and heart felt condolences go out to the Robertson and Garcia family's. We all know that Richard a.k.a BLACK was a good man, a great father and a wonderful friend. Black enjoyed life he was always happy and loved his daughter dearly. He didnt deserve what happend but as they say only the good die young. He will be missed but never forgotten. Rest In Peace