On a late summer evening in Yonkers, what began as a dispute between two individuals escalated into a violent act that claimed the life of 42-year-old Felix Santiago. The male victim was fatally shot in the abdomen just before 10:30 p.m. on August 31, 2025, in the vicinity of 27 Ludlow Street. Emergency responders rendered aid at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators quickly determined that the shooting was not
a random act of violence but a targeted incident. The motive appeared to stem from an ongoing dispute between the suspect and a member of Santiago's family. According to police, the assailant walked past Santiago and fired approximately three shots, one of which proved to be fatal.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the suspect fled the scene. However, with the assistance of the Yonkers Police AWARE Crime Control Center, officers were able to track the suspect's movements through security cameras. This technological advantage led to a swift apprehension of the alleged shooter within 15 minutes of the incident and just a few blocks from where the shooting occurred.
The individual taken into custody was identified as 26-year-old Linzell Staggers of Yonkers. At the time of his arrest, Staggers was found to be in possession of a 9mm handgun equipped with an extended 30-round magazine. He was subsequently charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The case is being handled by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.
