Quadir Flippen, a 31-year-old Black male and executive chef and co-owner of the recently opened Black Seed Cafe, was shot and killed outside his restaurant in the pre-dawn hours of February 6, 2020. He arrived in his black Honda Accord just before 6 a.m. at 24th and Federal Streets in Point Breeze. While seated in his car, multiple shots struck him; his vehicle then crashed into a parked car. A resident who heard the shooting saw him slumped over in the driver’s seat. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital and pronounced dead at 6:27 a.m.

Investigators recovered bullet casings at the scene but no weapon, and robbery did not appear to be a motive. Family and friends described Flippen as a rising chef, community-minded and family-oriented; his sister suggested jealousy over his success might be a motive. Police reviewed neighborhood surveillance but have not publicly identified suspects or made arrests, and the case has grown cold. A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Quadir, his routines around the cafe, or saw anything in Point Breeze that morning, can you share information that might help bring answers?