Billy Jean Hippolyte, 40, was shot and killed on January 17, 2023, while walking near East 83rd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Hippolyte was a father to a six-year-old daughter and had survived leukemia as a teen. He studied auto mechanics and plumbing and worked in those fields. Family members described him as sociable and fond of travel, sports, and time with friends. By early February 2023 the investigation was ongoing; no suspects had been publicly identified and no arrests were announced. The motive remained unclear, and the community held rallies calling for an end to gun violence.

If anyone knew Billy Jean Hippolyte or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.