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Carroll Oliver

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 11, 2016

Victim Details

Carroll Oliver

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2016-01-11

68

Carroll

Oliver

07/16/2026

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Carroll Oliver, a 68-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on January 11, 2016, outside one of the McDonald's restaurants he owned in Houston, Texas. Oliver was a well-respected businessman and community leader, known for his generosity and dedication to helping others. He was walking to his vehicle after depositing money at the bank when he was approached by at least two gunmen in a white SUV. Oliver, who was armed, attempted to defend himself but was fatally shot.
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  • ABC13 Houston: Killers on the loose after killing McDonald's owner near East Freeway
  • Houston police eye Marksville in homicide case - The Town Talk
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