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Stray Bullet Homicide Case Remains Unsolved After Three Years

2/3/2026

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Ascenzio Bilello, a 53-year-old crane operator, was shot in Oakland, Maryland, on August 21, 2023.
Investigators initially treated the incident as a car accident, later concluding it was a homicide caused by a stray bullet.
Nearly three years later, no charges have been filed, drawing criticism toward the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office.
Maryland State Police are reviewing the case, offering a possible pathway to answers.

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Story summary

Ascenzio Bilello, a 53-year-old crane operator, was shot in Oakland, Maryland, on August 21, 2023.
Investigators initially treated the incident as a car accident, later concluding it was a homicide caused by a stray bullet.
Nearly three years later, no charges have been filed, drawing criticism toward the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office.
Maryland State Police are reviewing the case, offering a possible pathway to answers.