PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have charged three men in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old in Providence earlier this year.

Jalen Santiago, 18, Julien Santiago, 20 and Jose Diaz, 19, have each been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy.

Investigators believe the trio is responsible for the death of Darmani Balbuena, who was shot outside his Rhodes Street home back in August.

Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez previously told 12 News Balbuena was killed on his 18th birthday.

“It’s extremely sad,” Perez said. “No family should ever have to go through this type of loss or trauma.”

Jalen Santiago was already in custody for possession of a stolen vehicle prior to being charged with murder, according to court records. Police said the stolen vehicle charge is connected to the homicide investigation.

The trio is being held without bail pending their next court dates, which are scheduled for later this month.

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