On April 1, 2014, Michael Anthony Santiago, 26 and a Bronx resident, was fatally shot on Sheridan Avenue in Mount Vernon while visiting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment to collect belongings. A 35-year-old man from the Bronx, Kamau Kiarie, confronted Santiago and opened fire with a shotgun in broad daylight; witnesses saw the attack and Santiago was struck multiple times, the final shot to the head proving fatal. Officers arrived to find Kiarie at the scene and he surrendered without resistance.

Police determined Kiarie was the ex-girlfriend’s new partner and that jealousy was the motive. Santiago was reported to be in a new relationship, looking forward to starting a new job, and was the father of two young sons. Kiarie was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon; a jury later convicted him and he received a lengthy prison sentence. If anyone knew Michael or saw what happened that afternoon, please share information that might help the family or clarify unanswered questions.