A series of events has led to the death of Kennso Morikawa-Hernandez, 31, who died from injuries a year after being shot by his ex-girlfriend in the Bronx. Law enforcement is now evaluating the possibility of homicide charges. According to Gothamist, the shooting took place just after midnight on Feb. 13 last year and the victim, Morikawa-Hernandez, was found critically wounded in an alley on Manor Ave., before being rushed to Saint Barnabas Hospital.
Ana Fernandez, 51, initially charged with assault, could now face murder charges after the medical examiner classified the death of Kennso Morikawa-Hernandez as a homicide. Fernandez was residing at the location linked to the incident. While key details about her detention remain unclear, officials from the Bronx District Attorney's office stated that her prosecution is currently on hold, pending a more thorough investigation. The office has yet to determine whether additional charges will be filed in light of Morikawa-Hernandez's death, and official statements on the matter are being withheld.
The complexities of the case are compounded by the fact that during an interview with The Daily News, Fernandez referred to the shooting incident as "the accident," but her statement was quickly interrupted by a relative who instructed her to stop speaking with the press. Fernandez was arrested the day after the incident.
Witnesses and neighbors recall an altercation on Manor Ave. near Westchester Ave. in the Soundview section, where Morikawa-Hernandez, who had been struggling with homelessness, had a heated dispute with Fernandez. The confrontation led to the shooting, after which Morikawa-Hernandez was treated at St. Barnabas Hospital, where he remained on a ventilator for an extended period before passing away earlier this week.
