A Syracuse resident for 24 years, Michael C. Simpson, a 38-year-old male, tragically lost his life in September 2021. Originally from the Bronx, his death has been recorded as a result of gun violence that occurred on Friday, September 10, 2021, on Midland Avenue. His formal obituary listed his date of death as Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Following the fatal shooting, a Syracuse man turned himself in to the authorities in connection with the incident and was subsequently charged in the
city's latest homicide. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Simpson's death led to an arrest, bringing the case into the legal system. Those who knew Michael, also known as 'Blazette,' remembered him as a cool and peaceful person, expressing shock and sorrow over his violent end. Friends and family shared memories of a man who was not a troublemaker, and his sudden death left a profound impact on his community.
