Angel Cornaggia, a 19-year-old from Roseville, California, tragically lost his life on July 6, 2020, in a shooting incident. The fatal event occurred near the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Cirby Way. According to reports, shots were fired from one vehicle towards another, resulting in Cornaggia's death and injuring another individual. The victims were found in a black Mercedes, and both were transported to a local hospital where Cornaggia succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect vehicle, believed to be a gold or silver Toyota Camry, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Investigators indicated that there was a confrontation between the occupants of the two vehicles involved, which escalated to the fatal shooting.
The investigation into Angel Cornaggia's death revealed a complex web of criminal activities involving his family. His mother, Angela Cornaggia, and her boyfriend, Julio Rodriguez, were arrested later in July 2020. Rodriguez was linked to a drive-by shooting that occurred on July 28, 2020, in Roseville. During the investigation, it was discovered that Rodriguez had driven Angela Cornaggia to the police department for a follow-up meeting regarding her son's death. The vehicle used in the drive-by shooting was a Honda Accord, which was rented by Angela Cornaggia using a stolen ID. Inside the vehicle, police found a rifle, a tactical vest, and other evidence linking Rodriguez to the crime.
Angela Cornaggia faced charges of identity theft, possession of narcotics, and had a warrant out of Sacramento County for a prior identity theft case. Rodriguez faced multiple charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of a crime, discharging a firearm at an inhabited building, attempted murder, possession of methamphetamine for sale, and a parole violation. Despite these arrests, the investigation into Angel Cornaggia's death remained ongoing, with detectives processing a Toyota Camry linked to the shooting for evidence. However, no arrests had been made in connection to the actual murder of Angel Cornaggia.
The tragic death of Angel Cornaggia and the subsequent criminal activities involving his mother and her boyfriend highlight the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases. The investigation continues as authorities seek to bring justice for Angel Cornaggia and his family.
