Silver Spring, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Silver Spring resident. Jimmy Hernandez-Morales, 24, and William Jaminton Pavon-Mancock, 27, both of Silver Spring, were charged with the murder of 35-year-old Carlos Alberto Ortiz.
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Ortiz in a wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the preliminary investigation, Pavon-Mancock shot Ortiz during a dispute. Authorities confirmed that the victim and suspects were known to each other.
Both Hernandez-Morales and Pavon-Mancock are charged with first- and second-degree murder, along with other related charges. They are being held without bond at the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.
