Aaron Santiago was 23 when he was shot in the Bronx on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. At about 11:40 PM a 911 caller reported a shooting in the Highbridge neighborhood; officers responding to 1130 Anderson Avenue, near West 166th Street, found Santiago unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and pronounced dead.

Police described the incident as a drive-by shooting and said detectives were seeking multiple vehicles seen in connection with the case: a black BMW X5, a white Chrysler with Florida plates and blown-out windows, and a dark green Jeep Cherokee. Investigators have considered a possible gang-related motive but have not publicly linked the killing to other overnight incidents.

No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about Aaron Santiago’s killing, please contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline or submit a confidential tip through their website or mobile app.