Juan Carlos Hernandez-Mariche, a 20-year-old male from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2022. Hernandez-Mariche was found in the backyard of his home on Ansonia Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of responding officers and emergency medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into his death revealed that Hernandez-Mariche was targeted by the suspects, making this a deliberate and isolated incident.
The Winston-Salem Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division took control of the case and worked diligently to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for Hernandez-Mariche's murder. On August 27, 2022, police arrested two men, Omar Avila Sanchez and Bryan Santiago Zarate, in connection with the shooting. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident and charged with murder. Authorities have not released further details about the suspects' motives or any potential connections to Hernandez-Mariche.
The case has garnered significant attention within the community, as residents and local authorities seek justice for the young victim. The investigation remains ongoing, with the Winston-Salem Police Department urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The arrests of Sanchez and Zarate mark a crucial step in the pursuit of justice for Juan Carlos Hernandez-Mariche and his family.
