Joseph Bilella, 34, was fatally shot at his Wellington home on Periwinkle Place on the night of January 17, 2017. Known to friends and family as JoJo, Joey Stax, Joey Bang Bang and The Gentle Giant, he had moved from Brooklyn and was remembered for his love of music and close personal ties.

According to investigators, 19-year-old Yasir Jackson—introduced to Bilella through a mutual friend—planned to rob Bilella of drugs and firearms. Jackson allegedly produced two guns, one of them Bilella’s, ordered Bilella and the friend to the ground, and then shot Bilella multiple times. Bilella was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where he was pronounced dead.

Jackson was located nearby, reportedly matching a witness description and in possession of a handgun similar to Bilella’s. He was accused of first-degree murder and held without bond. If anyone knew Joseph or has information about that night, please share what you can.