Cristobal Mena, a 38-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on September 4, 2020, in his home near Greenacres, West Palm Beach, FL. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to a call shortly after 11 p.m. and discovered Mena's body with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on the 1900 block of Major Drive, east of the city limits off Purdy Lane near Forest Hill Elementary School.
This tragic event marked the 50th confirmed homicide in Palm Beach County for the year.
The investigation into Cristobal Mena's death was immediately classified as a homicide by the Violent Crimes Division of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Despite extensive efforts, investigators have not identified any suspects or established a clear motive for the shooting. The authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could assist in solving the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The lack of progress in the investigation has left many questions unanswered. The community and Mena's family continue to seek justice for the senseless killing of the 38-year-old Hispanic male. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping that new leads will eventually emerge to bring closure to this tragic case.
