On December 21, 2024, 28-year-old Richard Spigner Jr. was shot and killed outside his home on Rodman Place in the West Farms section of the Bronx. A father of two young sons, ages one and three, Spigner had recently started a job at a nursing home and was described by family as a devoted parent and sibling.The incident began when a neighbor, identified as living a few doors down, entered the building looking for someone with whom he had a prior disagreement. Spigner was not the person sought but lent the neighbor his phone to make a call.

That call became heated, the neighbor drew a gun and fired multiple shots, and Spigner was struck in the face and chest. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The investigation remained active and the NYPD appealed to the public for help locating the suspect.

If anyone knew Richard, saw activity on Rodman Place that night, or has information that could help, please come forward.