Jesus Molina, an 18-year-old male from Palmetto, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 29, 2019. His body was discovered early that morning along 61st Street East in Palmetto. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office quickly launched a homicide investigation into his death. According to reports, Jesus Molina was shot and killed, and his body was found by a passerby around 7 a.m. that day. The authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting, as the investigation is ongoing.
The primary suspect in the case is 28-year-old Irving Zuniga. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for Zuniga's arrest shortly after the incident. Zuniga is accused of shooting Jesus Molina and then transporting his body to the location where it was found. Despite the issuance of the warrant, Zuniga's whereabouts remain unknown, and law enforcement continues to search for him.
The community has been urged to provide any information that could lead to his capture.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the young age of the victim and the brutal nature of the crime. Jesus Molina's family and friends have been left devastated by his untimely death. The investigation is still active, and detectives are working diligently to uncover the details of what transpired between Molina and Zuniga. The authorities have asked anyone with information about the case to come forward to aid in the investigation and bring justice for Jesus Molina.
