On a cold January night in New York, New York, the life of 25-year-old John Dubois was cut short by a fatal act of violence. On the evening of January 13, 2023, in East Harlem, Dubois was shot in the head in what police believe was a targeted execution. The incident occurred at the Carver Houses, a public housing complex, where an unidentified assailant approached him, displayed a firearm, and fired the deadly shot before fleeing the scene.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene, but Dubois was pronounced dead from his injuries.
In the days that followed, the New York Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Authorities revealed that they were searching for two male suspects in connection with the shooting. In early February 2023, the NYPD released surveillance images of the two individuals they believed to be involved, seeking the public's help in identifying them. One suspect was described as having a medium complexion and a thin build, last seen wearing a blue-and-black 'The North Face' bubble jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. The second suspect was described as having a light complexion and a thin build, wearing a black winter hat, a gray hooded sweatshirt, a black vest, gray sweatpants, and black-and-white Nike sneakers.
Law enforcement sources indicated that the shooting was likely gang-related and that Dubois was known to the NYPD, having a prior criminal record and connections to gang activity. Despite the release of the suspects' images and descriptions, no arrests have been publicly announced in the case. The investigation into the death of John Dubois remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek those responsible for his murder.
