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Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz

Death by Force
Case Description
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Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz, a 19-year-old resident of Chillum, Maryland, tragically lost his life on April 10, 2024, in Hyattsville. At approximately 12:05 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 500 block of Chillum Road. Upon arrival, officers found Hernandez-Ortiz suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Investigators determined that the shooting was not random but stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the v ...Read More
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  • DC News Now | Washington, DC: 19-year-old shot, killed in Chillum
  • wusa9.com: 19-year-old dead in shooting along Chillum Road
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    Victim Details

    Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hyattsville

    MD

    2024-04-10

    19

    Carlos

    Hernandez-Ortiz

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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