In the middle of a Wednesday afternoon in Yonkers, New York, tragedy struck Derrick Jose Ubiles, a 31-year-old Hispanic man. On March 15, 2017, at approximately 2:17 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Warburton and Lamartine Avenues. Upon arrival, they found Ubiles on the ground, bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Emergency responders rendered aid at the scene and quickly transported him to a local hospital, but his injury was too severe.
Derrick Ubiles was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
The untimely death of the young husband and father occurred just two days before what would have been his first wedding anniversary. The sudden loss left his family grappling not only with immense grief but also with the financial strain of arranging a proper burial, leading them to seek support through online crowdfunding. His wife was left to raise their daughter, who would now only know her father through memories and stories shared by loved ones.
Detectives from the Major Case Squad and Crime Scene Unit of the Yonkers Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the homicide. They canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage, and processed forensic evidence from the scene. Preliminary information suggested that Ubiles may have been intentionally targeted. Despite their efforts, no suspects were immediately identified. The investigation into the death of Derrick Ubiles remains open, and as of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The Yonkers Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward as his family and community await justice.
