Naisir Ross Arrested in Jabriel Henderson Homicide: Rochester Man Charged in 2025 Fatal Robbery

Naisir Lee Ross, 26, has been arrested in Brockport and charged in the January 2025 killing of 22-year-old Jabriel Henderson during an alleged robbery in Rochester, New York.

Arrest Made After 21-Month Homicide Investigation

A lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Jabriel Henderson in Rochester, New York, has resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Naisir Lee Ross.

According to a Rochester Police Department announcement published November 5, Ross was arrested Wednesday evening, November 4, in Brockport. The arrest was carried out by the department’s Tactical Unit and SWAT team, with assistance from Brockport police, following an investigation that lasted approximately 21 months.

Jabriel Henderson Was Killed on Ellison Street

The case dates back to January 30, 2025. At approximately 7:30 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire and a vehicle striking a pole at 67 Ellison Street.

Officers found Henderson in the driver’s seat with an upper-body gunshot wound. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Contemporary reporting at the time said investigators believed someone had approached the vehicle, opened fire and fled.

Charges Filed Against Naisir Lee Ross

According to the criminal complaint, investigators allege that Henderson was killed during a robbery involving two cellphones and two duffel bags containing marijuana, pills and mushrooms.

Ross faces the following charges:

• Second-degree murder.

• Two counts of first-degree robbery.

• Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

He appeared in Rochester City Court on Thursday morning, November 5, and was remanded to the Monroe County Jail without bail, according to court records reported by the Democrat and Chronicle.

Investigation Brings Development in Henderson’s Death

Ross’s arrest represents a significant development in a case that remained unresolved for nearly 21 months. Henderson’s death began with an investigation into a fatal shooting on Ellison Street and eventually led detectives to an alleged robbery involving drugs and stolen property.

The criminal proceedings will now determine how the allegations are tested in court. Henderson’s family and the Rochester community continue to await the outcome of the case.

Disclaimer

The allegations against Naisir Lee Ross have not been proven in court. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Details concerning the robbery and the items allegedly taken are based on the criminal complaint and police account, not a finding of guilt.