Hope Pearson, 42, was shot and killed in the lobby of her apartment building in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, on August 22, 2022. Police found her unconscious and unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds; she was taken to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center and pronounced dead.

Police identified and arrested 56-year-old Israel Elves the next day, on August 23, 2022. Elves was described as Pearson’s estranged boyfriend and a three-time ex-convict with prior convictions for robbery and weapons possession. The shooting was reportedly captured on video, and investigators said Pearson had filed multiple domestic violence complaints against Elves. Authorities alleged the killing was premeditated and reported that Elves confessed he killed her after she threatened to have him jailed for violating an order of protection she held against him. He was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

If anyone knew Hope or has information about her relationship with Elves or the events that led to that day, please share what you know.