Nathan Chandler, a 34-year-old Black man and father of five, was shot and killed in Syracuse, New York, on July 2, 2016. The violence began after a dispute inside a North Side nightclub spilled onto North Salina Street, where Chandler was shot and later pronounced dead at Upstate University Hospital. The altercation was described as a random act of violence, with no prior connection between Chandler and his assailant.

The Syracuse Police Department investigated and identified Jaquey Bridges as a suspect. Bridges was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. At trial the prosecution presented evidence and witness testimony; a jury convicted Bridges on all charges. He was sentenced to 25 years to life for Chandler’s murder.

Family members were left to grieve a son and father taken in a single, senseless night. If anyone remembers that night or has information about the events on North Salina Street, please come forward.