Francisco Javier Rojo Rodriguez, a 51-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Francisco was found with a gunshot wound to the head at the intersection of Boyer Street and St. Augustine Avenue. The Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene and discovered Francisco suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, one of which was to the head.
Despite efforts to save him, Francisco succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Francisco's death led to the identification of Willie George Jones, a 42-year-old male, as the primary suspect. Jones was arrested three weeks after the shooting and charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. The charges of assault appear to be unrelated to the shooting incident involving Francisco. The Raleigh Police Department has not released information regarding the motive behind the shooting or any additional suspects involved in the case.
The arrest of Willie George Jones marked a significant development in the investigation. However, the details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear. The Raleigh Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of Francisco's death, seeking to uncover any additional information that may shed light on the motive and potential involvement of others in the crime. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Francisco Javier Rojo Rodriguez and his family.
