In the winter of 2008, a life was tragically cut short on the streets of Washington, D.C. On the afternoon of Monday, December 8, at approximately 2:46 pm, Orlando Louis Carroll was in the area of 1st and U Streets, NW when he was fatally shot. The incident left a void in the community and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Known to his loved ones as 'Tweet,' Orlando L. Carroll Sr. was a resident of Washington, D.C. His sudden and violent death prompted an immediate investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, who have since sought the public's assistance in gathering any information related to the shooting.
In the years that have followed, the case of his homicide has remained open, with authorities continuing to appeal for any leads that might bring closure to his family.
To date, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Orlando Carroll, and no suspects have been officially named. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain an active investigation. His family and friends were left to mourn his passing, with his obituary published on December 19, 2008, and a funeral service held the following day.
