Jose Armando Blanco Colon, a 21-year-old male, was tragically killed on November 16, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at the Mambo 69 Nightclub, located on New Hope Church Road. According to reports, officers were dispatched to the scene following a report of gunfire in the parking lot of the nightclub. However, upon arrival, they were unable to locate a victim.
Shortly after, at approximately 3:05 a.m., Jose Armando Blanco Colon walked into WakeMed with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the death of Jose Armando Blanco Colon led to the arrest of Marlon Xavier Cruz Gonzalez, a 22-year-old male, who was charged with murder. It remains unclear whether the two men knew each other or what prompted the gunfire. Additionally, Osmairin Rafealina Santana-Nunez, a 20-year-old female, was charged as an accessory after the fact of murder. The police investigation revealed that the shooting took place in the parking lot of the nightclub, and the authorities were called to the scene around 2:15 a.m. Despite the initial inability to locate a victim, the connection to the nightclub shooting was established when WakeMed informed the police about the walk-in gunshot victim.
The case of Jose Armando Blanco Colon's death has seen significant developments, including the evacuation of eight townhomes at Fieldcrest Crossing for 20 minutes as a precautionary measure while investigators searched one of the townhomes. The search did not yield any immediate results, as nobody was home at the time. The investigation remains ongoing, and the authorities have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in solving the case.
The tragic death of Jose Armando Blanco Colon has left a lasting impact on the community, and the pursuit of justice continues as the legal proceedings against the suspects unfold. The case highlights the importance of community involvement in solving such crimes and bringing those responsible to justice.
