In the spring of 2010, a family and a community in Baltimore, Maryland, were struck by a sudden and violent loss. Asia DeRoi Carter, a 37-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the evening of March 15, 2010. The incident that claimed his life was a drive-by shooting that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the 200 block of West 25th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 3, 1972, Carter had moved to Baltimore with his family in 1975. Known affectionately as 'Noodles,' he was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and later earned his GED. He was remembered by loved ones for his great sense of humor and his ability to make others laugh. His fashionable sense of style and his love for playing basketball were among the cherished memories of those who knew him. He was described as a 'free spirit' whose smile could win anyone over.
At the time of his death, Asia DeRoi Carter was a husband and a father to four children. His sudden departure left a void in the lives of his devoted wife, his parents, and a large extended family that included five sisters and two brothers. His memory is also held by numerous other relatives and friends who were touched by his life.
Despite the violent nature of his death, which was classified as a homicide, publicly available information from online sources does not contain details regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The case remains one of the many unsolved homicides that have affected the city of Baltimore, leaving his family and community without a sense of closure or justice for his untimely death.
