In the summer of 2020, the life of 34-year-old Donta D. Carson, Sr. was tragically cut short on August 3rd in Erie, Pennsylvania. A male resident of the city, he was fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head in what the Erie County Coroner's Office would rule a homicide. The incident that claimed Carson's life also resulted in the death of another man, 29-year-old Deltwan Keyes, who succumbed to gunshot wounds to the torso. A third individual was also wounded in the shooting but survived.
Born in Erie on July 18, 1986, Donta Carson was known to his loved ones as a man who valued family and friendships. He was a father to seven children. His unexpected death left a void in the lives of his extensive family, including his mother, siblings, and his fiancée.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Erie Police launched an investigation into the double homicide, seeking to uncover the circumstances that led to the violent deaths of the two men. Authorities appealed to the public for information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of any suspect or suspects involved in the shooting.
Despite the ongoing investigation, information regarding any arrests or the identification of specific suspects in the murders of Donta Carson and Deltwan Keyes has not been publicly released. The case has been mentioned in news reports in the context of the city's gun violence, but as of early 2026, the investigation into their deaths continues, with no announced breakthroughs in bringing those responsible to justice. The community was left to mourn the loss of two of its members, while the question of who was responsible for their deaths remains unanswered.
