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Willard Carlos Shelton

Death by Force
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Willard Carlos Shelton, a 38-year-old male, tragically lost his life on August 31, 2014, in a violent encounter in Washington, D.C. In the early morning hours, at approximately 7:00 AM, Shelton drove to the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE, with the intention of purchasing narcotics. It was there that he was approached by two individuals, later identified as James Young and Tyrone Michael Hight.

Brandishing firearms, Young and Hight attempted to rob Shelton. During the course of the robbery ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Willard Carlos Shelton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2014-08-31

    38

    Willard

    Carlos Shelton

    11/15/2025

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