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Carroll Oliver

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 12, 2016

Victim Details

Carroll Oliver

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2016-01-12

68

Carroll

Oliver

06/28/2026


Area Body Found:

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Carroll Oliver, aged 68, was tragically killed on January 12, 2016, during a robbery outside the McDonald's restaurant he owned in East Houston. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. at the McDonald's on the 5300 block of East Freeway. Oliver was reportedly walking to his car, preparing to go to a nearby bank when he was confronted by at least two individuals in a white SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe. The suspects attempted to rob him, leading to a confrontation during which Oliver was shot. H ...
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  • Houston police eye Marksville in homicide case - The Town Talk
  • McDonald's owner killed in front of restaurant gets own street - ABC13
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