CANARSIE, BROOKLYN — A drive-by gunman in a black Acura fatally shot 19-year-old Christian Josiah Montrose in Canarsie, Brooklyn, in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. The gunman fired shots that struck Montrose in the mouth, torso and arm, according to police.

After being shot, Montrose stumbled back into his home and choked on his own blood while trying to talk to his brother, according to officials. He was rushed to a hospital where he died from his wounds, according to officials.

"He's shot multiple times – three gunshot wounds," Joseph Kenny, Chief of Detectives for the New York Police Department, said. "One to the right side of his face, which knocks some teeth out, one to the right side of his abdomen, one to his right forearm."

As of March 2026, no arrests have been made in connection with the killing. Montrose lived in an area known for gang violence, according to police, though he had no previous arrests and did not drink alcohol, according to police.

On March 21, 2026, Montrose's family held a memorial outside his home in Canarsie, Brooklyn. The street where he was shot will be renamed after him during a May 9 celebration.

"There's no one to hold accountability for my son, my perfect child," said Amanda Montrose, his mother. "I hope they rot in the jail, with no visitors, no parole, no 25 [years] – but pure life in prison."

Amanda Montrose also said, "If you could pick up a gun and take somebody's life, I would like that law to change that you do life in prison. It doesn't matter how old you are."

Joanna Montrose, his sister, expressed frustration with the ongoing investigation. "It's really disappointing, because I felt by now at least the person responsible would be arrested," she said.

"Please just own up to what you did, because you know that what you did was wrong and it was a mistake, and you kind of shattered a family," Joanna Montrose said, addressing the shooter directly.

Joanna Montrose described her brother's personality. "The attention being with him, it's way too much," she said. "He was very humble in that way."

The night before his death, Montrose cooked salmon for his family. He was a car enthusiast, according to police. His mother Amanda, 54, has seven children.