A midday shooting in the Bronx claimed the life of Angel Ortega on February 19, 2022. Ortega, 44, was found with five gunshot wounds to his back at the corner of East Tremont and Belmont Avenues in Crotona at about 3:17 p.m. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Police responded to a 911 report of a man shot and the 48th Precinct handled the scene. A 43-year-old Crotona Avenue resident, Jose Santos, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the fatal shooting. The investigation remained ongoing at the time of the reports.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about Ortega’s movements that afternoon, please come forward.