On the late evening of March 2, 2011, in Temple Hills, Maryland, a young life was tragically cut short. Delonte Michael McCray, an 18-year-old Black male from Suitland, was discovered lying on the roadway in the 2600 block of Keating Street around 11:13 p.m., suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services responded to the scene of the shooting and transported him to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on March 3, 2012.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately launched an investigation into the murder. For a time, the case remained unsolved as detectives worked to identify a suspect and a motive for the shooting. The department appealed to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest, offering avenues for anonymous tips through Crime Solvers.
A breakthrough in the case came thanks to an anonymous tip.
This crucial piece of information led investigators to identify a suspect, 24-year-old Aaron Carroll. Following the lead, police were able to build a case against him. Carroll was subsequently arrested and charged with the murder of Delonte Michael McCray.
The legal process culminated in Aaron Carroll being sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in Delonte's death. The anonymous tipster who provided the vital information that helped solve the murder became eligible for a significant reward from Prince George's County Crime Solvers, highlighting the critical role community involvement can play in bringing justice to victims and their families.
