Ron Agrella

Police Arrest Suspect in Pawtucket Boxer's Death

Police arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a Pawtucket boxer.

Pawtucket Sgt. Christopher LeFort says the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the city. Charges are pending against Cedric Dalomba, of 54 Friendship St., according to investigators and published reports.

Two men were found with gunshot wounds and taken to Rhode Island Hospital.    Police say 20-year-old Marcelino Debarros was pronounced dead at the hospital. Debarros was reportedly an amateur boxer who won the Golden Gloves Tournament last year.

The other alleged victim, Jalin Braxton, 23, was treated and released.

No other information was immediately available.

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