Kennso Morikawa-Hernandez, a 36-year-old homeless man, was shot by his ex-girlfriend, Ana Fernandez, on February 13, 2024, during an argument on a Bronx street.

He was hospitalized in critical condition and remained on a ventilator for over a year before dying from his injuries. The city’s Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Fernandez, 50, was arrested on assault charges shortly after the shooting, and the Bronx District Attorney’s Office is now investigating whether to upgrade the charges. Fernandez referred to the incident as “the accident” when speaking to Daily News, but was told by a relative to stop commenting.