Steve Rodriguez was 22 when he was fatally shot just after midnight on September 14, 2019, in front of a bodega on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, a few blocks from his home. He was taken to Columbia University Medical Center but died of a gunshot wound to his hip.

The NYPD released descriptions and surveillance images of two men they believe were connected to the shooting. One was described as large‑built with short black hair and a beard, wearing a grey tracksuit, white T‑shirt and sneakers. The other was described as thin with short dark braided hair, wearing a white T‑shirt, black pants and sneakers. Neither man has been publicly identified or arrested.

Anyone who knew Steve, was in that part of Washington Heights that night, or has information about the two men seen on surveillance is asked to come forward.