Rashiem Flanders, 37, was shot dead while intervening in a street fight on Staten Island. On the early morning of July 29, 2023, near Clinton Avenue, Flanders stepped in to break up an altercation between two women. An unidentified man then joined the scene, produced a firearm, and shot Flanders in the head. He was taken to Richmond University Medical Center but was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Family described Flanders as a caring father to two sons, ages nine and three, a homebody who prioritized his children, and someone who would step in to keep the peace. He had recently gotten a tattoo reading life eternal. No arrests or public identification of a suspect have been released and the investigation remains open.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw activity near Clinton Avenue that night, or has information that could help identify the shooter, please share what you know.