Santana Da’quan Jackson, 15, was killed in north Minneapolis on the afternoon of December 31, 2021. Initial reports described a drive-by shooting on the 2400 block of Dupont Avenue North around 4:30 p.m.; police found Santana with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner confirmed he died of multiple gunshot wounds. A 16-year-old male was also shot and survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Later investigation and charges filed in January 2022 shifted the account. Prosecutors say Santana and the other teen had arranged to meet a man to buy sneakers after connecting on Snapchat. That man, 21-year-old Javeyon D. Tate, is accused of driving the teens to the location and of knowing they planned to commit a robbery. Prosecutors allege the teens brandished handguns and robbed the seller; during the robbery the seller drew his own handgun and shot both teens. Police reportedly found the seller’s wallet in Santana’s possession. Tate was charged with first-degree aggravated robbery and first-degree riot; potential charges against the shooter were being considered.

Does anyone have information about the meet-up or the events on Dupont Avenue that afternoon?