Port Jervis Hammond Street Fatal Shooting: Police Release Video, Seek Leads

Port Jervis Police released surveillance video and case details after a fatal shooting on Hammond Street that occurred Feb. 15, 2026, and they asked the public to help identify and locate the suspect(s). The department characterized the incident as a fatal shooting and made the video available to solicit tips from anyone who may have witnessed the event or seen suspicious activity in the Hammond Street area.

Investigators from the Port Jervis Police Department said they are actively pursuing leads and are working with regional partners as part of the probe into the death. The department indicated that the footage and accompanying details are being shared to speed identification and apprehension of the person or people involved, and to give neighbors in and around Port Jervis a clearer picture of what occurred on Hammond Street.

The police release did not provide a name of the deceased or identify a suspect at the time of the video release; instead the department emphasized that the case remains under investigation. Port Jervis Police asked anyone with information related to the shooting, the movement of a vehicle in the Hammond Street corridor, or anyone seen near the scene around Feb. 15 to contact the department; investigators stressed the need for community tips to advance the investigation and locate those responsible.

City officials in Port Jervis and law enforcement partners will continue to update the public as investigators follow new leads. The department’s outreach included the public distribution of video images and specific case details designed to prompt witness calls and tips. Port Jervis Police reiterated that resolving the fatal shooting on Hammond Street is a priority for the department and its regional partners as they work to identify suspect(s) and bring clarity to the events of Feb. 15, 2026.