On a cold winter evening in the Bronx, the life of 28-year-old Christian Gellibert was tragically cut short. On February 7, 2021, at approximately 9:05 p.m., the sound of gunfire echoed at the corner of Vyse Avenue and East 181st Street in the West Farms neighborhood. Responding to a 911 call, officers from the 48th Precinct arrived to find Gellibert lying on the pavement with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
Emergency medical services rushed the young man to St.
Barnabas Hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite their efforts, Christian Gellibert was pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooting was one of several violent incidents that occurred in New York City over that Super Bowl weekend, marking a grim period for the city.
In the wake of the shooting, the New York Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. However, law enforcement sources stated that they had not immediately been able to establish a motive for the killing, nor did they have a description of any suspects. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Christian Gellibert, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as the community continues to seek justice and closure for the untimely death of the young man from East 227th Street.
