In the late afternoon of September 2, 2023, a report of a fight in progress at an apartment at 50 Cherry Street in Rutland, Vermont, led to a grim discovery. Inside, authorities found 35-year-old Santonieo Miller of Albany, New York, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Another man was also present at the scene, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators believe the shooting was not a random act of violence but rather a targeted incident. The address of the shooting was known to law enforcement, as they had been called to the location on previous occasions. Rutland's mayor mentioned that Miller had been part of a larger investigation in Albany and was believed to have potential connections to gangs. The State's Attorney for Rutland also confirmed that police had identified multiple individuals as persons of interest in the case.
The Rutland City Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, are continuing to investigate the homicide. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no specific suspects have been publicly named. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the altercation or a potential motive for the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
