Alexander Ruggireo, 26, was shot at an apartment complex on Syracuse’s Westside on the morning of Monday, September 21, 2020. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died later that day. Authorities in Syracuse opened a homicide investigation following the shooting.

Ruggireo, known as Xander, was born and raised in Syracuse. Family and friends remember him as a devoted father to a young daughter, a working man in the food service industry, and a Philadelphia Eagles fan who brought energy and laughter to gatherings.

No public details about suspects, arrests, or a motive have been released. Does anyone in the community have information about that morning or knew Alexander and can help investigators?