In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the life of Carlos 'Carlito' Alberto Bristol Jr. was tragically cut short. On November 1, 2020, the 24-year-old Hispanic man was caught in a burst of gunfire that erupted in the 100 block of East Chestnut Street, just after 1:00 a.m. Officers who responded to the scene found Bristol with multiple gunshot wounds, including a critical one to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The violence of that morning left another person wounded. A 23-year-old man was discovered behind a house on the same street, having been shot in the arm and thigh. His injuries, while serious, were not life-threatening, and he was treated for his wounds. Investigators believe the shooting may have been connected to a large party that was happening at a residence close by. Evidence from the scene suggested that the shots were fired outside, on or near the sidewalk, and that there may have been more than one person firing a weapon.
In the wake of the shooting, the Lancaster City Police Department launched an ongoing investigation into the double shooting and the death of Carlos Bristol. Despite their efforts and appeals to the public for information, no arrests have been made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an open and active investigation as authorities continue to seek justice for Bristol and his family. His death left a void in the community, where he was remembered as a beloved son, brother, and friend with a passion for basketball and football.
