Carlos Alberto Ortiz Obituary, Death; – Two individuals have been apprehended and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man in Adelphi, according to law enforcement officials.
The suspects, identified as 24-year-old Jimmy Hernandez-Morales and 27-year-old William Jaminton Pavon-Mancock, both residents of Silver Spring, are alleged to have murdered Carlos Alberto Ortiz, also 35, from Silver Spring.
Police report that at approximately 4 p.m. on September 14, officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue in response to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they discovered Ortiz in a wooded area, suffering from at least seven gunshot wounds to his chest, back, and arm. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The following day, a witness provided crucial information regarding the incident. The witness stated that they were inside a homeless tent in the woods when an argument erupted between Ortiz and a suspect known as “Catrachito.” The witness recounted that “Catrachito” brandished an Uzi-style firearm and discharged multiple rounds at Ortiz while he was on the ground.
Through their investigation, detectives identified Pavon-Mancock as “Catrachito” and confirmed that he and Ortiz were acquainted. An affidavit revealed that Hernandez-Morales was also present during the shooting and allegedly supplied Pavon-Mancock with the firearm used in the attack. It is claimed that Hernandez-Morales subsequently buried the weapon in a field and retrieved it approximately one week later.
Both Hernandez-Morales and Pavon-Mancock face charges of first- and second-degree murder, along with other related offenses. They are currently held in custody by the Department of Corrections without the possibility of bond. Authorities are urging anyone with further information to contact the police at 301-516-2512.
