John Dubois, 25, was shot in the head and killed on the evening of January 13, 2023, at the Carver Houses in East Harlem, New York. Police say an unidentified assailant approached him, displayed a firearm and fired before fleeing; EMS pronounced Dubois dead at the scene. Authorities describe the killing as a targeted execution and have treated it as gang-related. Law enforcement also stated Dubois was known to the NYPD and had a prior criminal record and reported gang connections.

In early February 2023 the NYPD released surveillance images and descriptions of two male suspects they believed were involved. One was described as medium complexion, thin build, wearing a blue-and-black The North Face bubble jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers. The other was described as light complexion, thin build, wearing a black winter hat, gray hooded sweatshirt, black vest, gray sweatpants and black-and-white Nike sneakers. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone has information about Dubois, his movements that night, or the two men shown in the released images, please contact the NYPD.