NEW: Providence Councilman On Arrest--Shooting Of Aynis Vargas

NEW: Providence Councilman On Arrest--Shooting Of Aynis Vargas

Providence City Councilman John J. Igliozzi, in response to news of arrests made relating to the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Aynis Vargas in June, released the following statement:

“I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Aynis Vargas, whose life ended tragically in our city. Today, we have the consolation of knowing that those suspected of involvement in her death have been apprehended, and are off our streets. I would like to thank Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh Clements, the Providence Police Detectives Bureau, and all the officers who have worked tirelessly on this case."

"Nothing can replace a life that is taken, but at least for the family Aynis Vargas, they are one step closer to seeing justice accomplished on behalf of their little girl. I also want to thank Mayor Angel Taveras for his efforts working with the police, the community, and the City Council to bring an end to the violence on our streets, and to keep our children safe.”

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Providence Police have charged Brandon Castro, 21, and Ricardo Vasquez, 20, both of Providence, with murder and murder conspiracy. They are being arraigned in District Court Wednesday afternoon.

Aynis Vargas was killed when a masked gunman opened fire on an outdoor graduation party in Providence's Hartford Park just after midnight.