Willard Carlos Shelton

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 31, 2014, at approximately 7:00 AM, Willard Carlos Shelton, aged 38, was shot and killed in the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE, Washington, DC. Shelton had driven to the location to purchase narcotics when he was approached by two individuals, James Young and Tyrone Michael Hight. Both suspects produced firearms and attempted to rob Shelton. During the robbery, they pistol-whipped him and subsequently fired multiple shots at him as he tried to escape. One of the bullets struck Shelton ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Willard Carlos Shelton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2014-08-31

    38

    Willard

    Carlos Shelton

    01/08/2025

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