Nearly three months after a Harlem mother was gunned down just before Christmas, the ex-boyfriend her family always feared is now under arrest, police and relatives say.
Officers picked up 47-year-old Basilisa Negron’s former partner in the Bronx on Wednesday and charged him in her Dec. 23, 2025 killing inside a West 141st Street apartment. Authorities announced the arrest on March 25, 2026, a long-awaited development in a case that left a Harlem block grieving through the holidays.
Police and prosecutors identified the suspect as Eliud Garcia, who was taken into custody in the Bronx and charged with murder, assault and illegal gun possession, according to New York Daily News. The outlet reported that Garcia is the father of three of Negron’s seven children.
The shooting happened on Dec. 23, 2025, after Negron stepped out for a quick trip to the store and returned to her oldest daughter’s apartment at 115 W. 141st St., near Malcolm X Boulevard. First responders found her unconscious in the bathroom with multiple gunshot wounds and she could not be revived, according to ABC7, which reported she had been shot three times. A local outlet documented the community’s reaction in the days that followed.
Relatives told reporters they focused on Garcia almost immediately after the slaying. A sister-in-law said Negron "wanted the best for her kids, her grandkids and the whole family," according to New York Daily News. A daughter later created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral costs, and the GoFundMe page lays out family details along with the fundraiser’s stated goal and memorial messages.
Charges And Court Next Steps
Police say Garcia now faces homicide, assault and illegal gun possession counts tied to the Dec. 23 killing. It was not immediately clear when he would be arraigned, and as of Wednesday court records had not yet posted a schedule.
Neighbors, Grief And Context
Neighbors and relatives said Negron’s death cast a shadow over West 141st Street during what should have been a festive week, describing her as a devoted mother and grandmother whose absence was felt at family gatherings. Independent trackers list Negron among New York City’s 2025 homicide victims, and local outlets documented the heavy police response at the scene. Homicide NYC maintains an independent list of those victims.
Police said the investigation remains active and urged anyone with information to contact detectives. Officials did not immediately release further details about the arrest or a possible motive.
