Jonathan Rene Rodriquez, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on March 21, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The incident occurred in a parking lot on University Parkway, where police found Rodriquez unresponsive. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation revealed that Rodriquez had been shot, and the case was treated as a homicide.
The Winston-Salem Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the
identification and arrest of multiple suspects. Alexander Munoz Vigil, a 22-year-old male, was charged with murder and taken into custody without bond. Vigil was arrested in Rural Hall and is currently held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. Additionally, Omar Sanchez, a 24-year-old male, was extradited from New York and charged with murder. Sanchez's charges were upgraded from accessory after the fact to murder, and he is also being held without bond.
Other suspects in the case include Jose Emanuel Cruz-Rivera, a 28-year-old male, and Jose Francisco Sorto, a 19-year-old male. Both were arrested and charged with murder. An 18-year-old male, who was 17 at the time of the offense, was also charged with murder but has not been publicly identified due to his age at the time of the crime.
The investigation into Jonathan Rene Rodriquez's death has been extensive, with multiple arrests and charges filed against the suspects. The case remains a significant focus for the Winston-Salem Police Department, as they continue to seek justice for the victim and his family.
