PGPD Two Suspects in Custody for Fatal Shooting in Silver Spring

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William Jaminton Pavon-Mancock



Jimmy Hernandez-Morales​

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Silver Spring. The suspects are 24-year-old Jimmy Hernandez-Morales and 27-year-old William Jaminton Pavon-Mancock of Silver Spring. They are accused of the murder of 35-year-old Carlos Alberto Ortiz of Silver Spring.



On September 14, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Ortiz in a wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.



The preliminary investigation revealed that Pavon-Mancock shot the victim during a dispute. They were known to each other.



Hernandez-Morales and Pavon-Mancock are both charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.



If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.




Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0054425.



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