Jermaine Nibbs, 45, was fatally shot on April 20, 2025, inside the Mott Haven Houses in the Bronx. The shooting happened about 2 p.m. near East 143rd Street and Willis Avenue; two men were struck by gunfire. Nibbs suffered a gunshot wound to his torso and was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A second victim, a 40-year-old man with multiple abdominal gunshot wounds, was reported in stable condition.

Police cordoned off the scene and began an investigation into the motive. Officers reported a male suspect with a dark complexion, dressed all in black, fleeing westbound on East 143rd Street on a scooter. No arrests have been announced and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw the shooter, the scooter, or activity near East 143rd Street and Willis Avenue that afternoon, please share what was observed with investigators.