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PRESS RELEASE
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Colonel Michael J. Winquist Major Todd Patalano
Chief of Police Public Information Office
It is undetermined if the victim and suspect knew each other before the incident.
Disclaimer: All individual(s) contained in this press release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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On September 22, 2020, an affidavit and arrest warrant was signed for Jose A. Herpin,
charging his with Murder (1st Degree) for the killing of Jamal Vasquez. The Providence Police
Department apprehended Mr. Herpin on the afternoon of October 1 after a brief motor
vehicle and foot pursuit. While being pursued, Herpin attempted to discard a handgun, which
was recovered.
This morning Herpin was arraigned in the Third District Court in Warwick on the following
charges:
He was ordered held without bail pending a bail hearing. Herpin was also presented as a
Superior Court violation on a previous criminal charged for Robbery-1st Degree and
Conspiracy.
Colonel Winquist stated, “I wish to commend the outstanding work by all members of the
Cranston Police Department, specifically the men and women of the Detective Division and
Bureau of Criminal Identification. They committed countless hours and were fully immersed
in bringing Mr. Vasquez’s killer to justice. I also would like to recognize and thank members
of both the Providence Police Department and East Providence Police Department, who
provided invaluable intelligence and support throughout the investigation, as well as
prosecutors from the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General.
This murder is yet another example of the senseless tragedies caused by young men
unlawfully carrying firearms to settle conflicts in meaningless disputes. As members of law
enforcement, we must continue to stem the flow of illegal guns on our streets through
proactive policing measures and continue to track and share intelligence on individuals
prone to crimes of violence and other illicit activities.”
Jose A. Herpin
Disclaimer: All individual(s) contained in this press release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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