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Orlandus Metcalf
Date: 03/02/2016
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Race: Black
Time: 11:20 a.m.
Suspect(s): No suspect
Status: No suspect
What happened:
Orlandus Metcalf, 71, is shot to death while in his home in the 2600 block of Taylor Street. The shooter used a high-powered rifle, and Metcalf was struck while in bed. Police do not believe the shooter or shooters intended to target Metcalf, but instead may have been looking for his grandson, a validated gang member.
Read more:
• Update: 71-year-old retired city worker killed while in bed by high-powered rifle
• Police chief: 'Violent coward' responsible for slaying of 71-year-old man
Where it happened:
