Fifteen-year-old Santiago Saavedra was killed by gun violence in Albuquerque on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born February 15, 2008, to Jennifer Avalos and Harvey Saavedra, he was remembered by family as a quick, funny, and compassionate teen who loved music, dreamed of becoming a rapper, and enjoyed basketball and video games.

A funeral service was held November 27, 2023, at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Rio Rancho, and the family launched a GoFundMe to help with services and cremation. He is survived by his mother Jennifer, stepfather Matthew, sisters Mariah and Kaylah, and brothers Adrian and Eli, along with extended family.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone has information about Santiago’s death, please come forward and share what you know.