On a Sunday evening in the Bronx, 25-year-old Chanler Reams was found murdered inside his apartment on Southern Boulevard in the West Farms/Crotona section of the borough. Emergency crews responded to a call for help at the high-rise building known as Twin Park South East at approximately 5:45 p.m. on November 9, 2025. Upon entering the apartment, first responders discovered Reams unconscious and unresponsive, lying face down with a gunshot wound to his head.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death of Chanler Reams marked the third homicide in the Bronx in as many days, contributing to a weekend of violence in the borough. Investigators from the NYPD's 48th Precinct immediately began canvassing the area for witnesses and any available surveillance footage, while crime scene investigators collected evidence from the lobby, elevators, and hallways of the building. Residents and local workers in the vicinity reported seeing the sudden police presence but had little information about what had transpired inside the apartment.
As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting, and police had not released a description of any suspect or suspects. The motive for the killing remained unknown, and detectives were working to piece together the final moments of Reams's life. The New York City Police Department has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest, urging individuals to contact their Crime Stoppers hotline. In the wake of his death, Reams was remembered by his family as a bright spirit who brought joy and laughter to those around him. A fundraising page described him as a loving partner and a father to two children. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
