James Rivera, 24, was shot in the back on the night of July 20, 2020, on Decatur Avenue near East Gun Hill Road in the Norwood section of the Bronx. First responders found him unconscious and unresponsive; he was transported to Montefiore Hospital and pronounced dead. The incident was reported as gang-related and Rivera was identified as a member of the Crips.

Investigators arrested several people in connection with the killing. Four individuals — Tabus Harris, 20; Richard Santiago, 20; Nasir Carter, 17; and True Bell, 16 — were charged in the shooting. The Bronx District Attorney’s office said six defendants in total, including two who were teenagers at the time, were involved in shooting Rivera multiple times, and that one defendant allegedly tried to stab him after he fell. Charged counts include murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

The case has been prominent locally as part of efforts to confront gang violence in the area. If anyone knew Rivera, saw the events that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.