In the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, a dispute on an autumn afternoon escalated into a fatal burst of violence that claimed the life of Orlando Orlandito Valarezzo. The 33-year-old male, also known by some as Manuel Orlando Valarezo, was shot and killed on Post Avenue on October 14, 2020. A father of three, Valarezzo was reportedly involved in an altercation earlier that day.
The tragic incident unfolded when a gunman opened fire, striking Valarezzo in the chest and arm.
Despite the swift response of emergency services who transported him to a local hospital, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead. In the days that followed, the New York Police Department confirmed that the investigation into the homicide was active and ongoing, though no immediate arrests were made, leaving his family and the community searching for answers.
A break in the case came in February 2021 when the NYPD identified a suspect and sought public assistance in locating him. Authorities announced that they were looking for 42-year-old Edgar Manon in connection with Valarezzo's murder. A description of Manon, a Hispanic male, was released, but there have been no publicly available updates regarding his apprehension. The investigation into the death of Orlando Valarezzo remains open as his loved ones continue to await justice.
