On the afternoon of April 10, 2026, a burst of violence on a street in the East New York section of Brooklyn claimed the life of 18-year-old Steven Lantigua. The incident unfolded just after 3:30 p.m. in front of 783 Drew St., where Lantigua was discovered by authorities with a single, fatal gunshot wound to his chest. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and quickly transported him to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, but his injury proved too severe,
and he was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath, the community was left shaken, with little information available about what led to the shooting. Two young witnesses reported seeing Lantigua fall to the ground as the gunman fled the scene, and they promptly called 911. Lantigua's family, grieving and fearful of retaliation from the perpetrator who remains at large, has chosen to remain anonymous. They described him as a young man who was "full of life, ready to bloom." They believe he may have been making a delivery for Uber Eats at the time of his death, though police have not confirmed this detail.
As of now, the investigation into Steven Lantigua's death is ongoing, and the gunman is still being sought by police. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects. The family continues to plead for justice and has called for the person responsible to turn themselves in. They are currently raising money for his funeral expenses as they mourn the sudden and tragic loss of a young life.
