A Troubling Presence Before the Shooting
Outside the apartment complex, police detained Dean Alexander Orlov, 32, who witnesses say had been acting erratically in the hours leading up to the shooting. Residents reported that Orlov was harassing neighbors, knocking on doors, and attempting to lure women into his unit. His behavior had created an atmosphere of unease long before the sound of gunfire brought law enforcement to the scene.
Authorities later confirmed that Orlov had been charged with murder in connection to Holeman’s death. While investigators believe no other suspects are involved, the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. The unanswered questions have only deepened the sorrow and confusion for those who knew Holeman — and heightened the community’s concern over how events escalated so quickly to fatal violence.
Remembering a Life and Seeking Justice
Holeman’s friends and family are now left to grieve the sudden loss of someone they loved dearly. They remember him as a dependable and compassionate man, someone who brought warmth to everyday interactions. His absence has created a void that will not be easily filled.
Police are urging anyone with information about the events leading up to the shooting to reach out through their non-emergency line or submit anonymous tips via CrimeStoppers. For Holeman’s loved ones, each new detail brings them closer to understanding what happened — and, hopefully, to justice.
In the meantime, neighbors have begun placing flowers and candles near Holeman’s apartment door, a quiet tribute to a man whose life was cut short far too soon. The Deer Cross Apartments, once a place of routine comfort, now bears the weight of grief and the lingering memory of that summer afternoon when everything changed.
