Jesus Daniel Montoya Magallanes, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Mount Airy, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2022. The incident occurred at a Circle K gas station on Rockford Street around 7:30 p.m. Police were called to the scene following reports of a fight involving several individuals in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found Jesus Daniel Montoya Magallanes suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was immediately transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that the altercation escalated into a shooting, resulting in the death of Jesus Daniel Montoya Magallanes. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Cabrera-Cano, was arrested and charged with murder. Eduardo Cabrera-Cano, also a resident of Mount Airy, was taken into custody and held at the Surry County Detention Center without bond. The authorities have not disclosed any further details regarding the motive behind the altercation or the relationship between the victim and the suspect.
The case has garnered significant attention in the local community, with many residents expressing their shock and grief over the tragic loss of Jesus Daniel Montoya Magallanes. The Mount Airy Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and any additional information will be released as the case progresses. The community remains hopeful for justice to be served and for the family of Jesus Daniel Montoya Magallanes to find some semblance of closure during this difficult time.
