Ebrom M. Gono, 44, was fatally shot in Staten Island on the evening of Friday, July 15, 2022. The shooting occurred about 10:20 p.m. in front of an apartment building at 55 Bowen Street; Gono suffered a gunshot wound to his left armpit. A 28-year-old man was also shot in the leg and survived.

Gono was described as an intelligent and quiet member of the Staten Island Liberian community and is remembered by family as a beloved brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Funeral services took place at United Christian Assembly Church in Florence, New Jersey.

The investigation remains ongoing and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify those responsible, please come forward.