Christopher Cross James, known to many as Chris Glizzy, grew up in Philadelphia after his birth on January 9, 2001. He was just 25 when a shooting in Berwick, Pennsylvania, ended his life on the night of October 12, 2026. Police found him with a gunshot wound at 109 Walnut Street around 11:15 p.m. Officers tried to save him on the spot before he was taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where doctors pronounced him dead.
His stepbrother Joshua Snyder, blood brother Jordan C. Allen, and blood sister Rebecca Marie now face days filled with shock and sorrow. The family says no argument or disagreement should ever leave them planning a funeral instead of sharing ordinary moments. Chris was a brother they loved deeply, and his absence has changed their lives in ways that feel hard to put into words.
Neighbors nearby heard what sounded like firecrackers, then calls for help and heavy breathing. One woman who had moved in only a month earlier said the noise scared her because of the young children in the area. She stayed back until police arrived. Berwick police, with help from Pennsylvania State Police and the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office, are treating the case as a homicide. Officials say there is no ongoing danger to the public.
The family is asking for help to cover the costs of a proper burial. Any amount, they note, can ease the money worries so they can say goodbye with dignity. Kind words and prayers mean a lot to them right now as they try to hold on to the good memories of Chris.
Gun violence keeps leaving marks on families across Pennsylvania towns like Berwick. Chris’s life held value that went far beyond the night it was taken. His brothers and sister carry those memories now, leaning on each other through the hard hours.
People who knew him as Chris Glizzy remember a young man whose presence mattered. The family hopes the investigation brings answers while they focus on honoring him. Rest has come too soon for him, but the love stays.
Support for the burial continues to come in from those who want to help the family through this time. Every gesture counts as they work to give Chris the farewell he deserves.
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