Latrell Gibbons was 18 when he was fatally shot in Elmira, New York, on January 31, 2021. Described as kind and generous, he was a student with plans to graduate and an interest in trades such as wood shop, automotive work, and fashion design. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, drawing and carpentry, hoped to build houses for his parents, and was developing a following as a musician.

The Elmira Police Department opened an investigation, but the circumstances of the shooting, any suspects and any arrests have not been publicly disclosed. His family and community continue to seek answers about what happened and who was responsible.

If anyone knew Latrell, saw or heard anything about the shooting on or around January 31, 2021, please come forward with information.