A 28-year-old Pawtucket man, Jovon Depina, has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Jovani Velez during a drug transaction. Convicted after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy and possession of a ghost gun, Depina faces additional consecutive years for the firearm offense.
The incident occurred on January 30, 2022, when Depina and his co-defendant met Velez in a parking lot to sell him cocaine. Following an argument, Depina left but later returned armed, ultimately shooting Velez in the stomach, which led to his death. This case highlights the dangers surrounding drug deals and gun violence in the community.
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