Christian Lopez Rodriguez, 21, was fatally shot on October 17, 2020, near the Hamilton Street Bridge in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was found shot in the 100 block of East Hamilton Street and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after. The death was ruled a homicide.

Investigators say Rodriguez and a companion were approached by 39-year-old Jose Santiago, who demanded they run their pockets while brandishing a gun. Rodriguez’s companion handed over a wallet; after Rodriguez punched Santiago, Santiago shot him. The companion then produced a firearm and shot Santiago before fleeing. Santiago was later seen jumping over the bridge railing and entering a gold-colored SUV driven by 35-year-old Latasha Santiago, who had dropped him off near the scene.

In February 2024, Jose and Latasha Santiago were charged with multiple felonies including homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and robbery; Jose Santiago also faces attempted homicide and related misdemeanors. Ballistic testing was reported to link Santiago’s firearm to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about Christian, the events near the Hamilton Street Bridge that night, or other details that could help the prosecution, please come forward.