On the night of March 31, 2026, a burst of violence in Harlem claimed the life of 36-year-old Santiago Rafael Garcia De Jesus. The Yonkers resident was discovered by police with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso in front of a building at 111 West 110th Street, near the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:22 p.m. Emergency services rushed him to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
Known to his loved ones as "Santi," Garcia was a father, son, and brother. His life was marked by a commitment to self-improvement and service. After graduating from Pleasantville High School in 2008, he joined the Marine Reserve, a challenge he embraced with pride. Those who knew him remembered a man with a big heart and a kind soul, someone who was always seeking new opportunities to learn and grow.
He had traveled the world and earned various certifications in his continuous effort to better himself.
The New York City Police Department has identified Santiago Rafael Garcia De Jesus as the victim of this homicide and has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of early April 2026, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into the fatal shooting remains active as police continue to search for those responsible for his death.
