On October 24, 2023, 19-year-old Saquan Ajahdrek Zier Santiago was killed in a shooting at the Red Oak Grill and Grocery on Greenville Boulevard in Greenville, North Carolina. The shooting occurred about 7:00 p.m. when shots were fired from a vehicle into the store’s parking lot; Santiago was found near the parking lot and died of gunshot wounds. During the chaos a vehicle crashed into the store.

Three others were wounded: 18-year-old Kemari Ruffin was seriously injured inside the store; a 17-year-old suffered a minor arm injury and was treated on-site; and 18-year-old Itzel Martin, a passerby, was struck by a bullet after her vehicle was hit and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities describe the attack as targeted, though motive remains under investigation.

Arrests were made following the investigation: 25-year-old Trevon Jenkins and 29-year-old Dashaun Payton were charged with murder, and 18-year-old Xysean Mayfield was charged with felony accessory after the fact. Santiago, known as lil say osama, was born April 12, 2004, loved sports and his son Royal Jace Santiago, and was remembered for his respectful demeanor and warm smile. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greenville Police Department.