Eneas Bustos-Rojas, an 18-year-old male from Winston-Salem, NC, was found dead on July 17, 2019. His body was discovered in the woods behind an apartment building on Timlic Avenue. According to his family, he was last seen on Sunday, having celebrated his 18th birthday the night before. His family described him as a good kid, full of life, and someone who minded his own business.
On Tuesday evening, an unknown man approached Bustos-Rojas' family and delivered a chilling message, informing them that their son was dead and instructing them to find his body in the woods behind Skyline. The family was told that he had been shot five times in the head and three times in the chest. The police confirmed that they had heard a similar story from the family but could not verify the circumstances surrounding this information. The cause of death was confirmed to be a shooting, and the investigation remains in the early stages.
The Skyline Village Apartment community was shocked by the news of Bustos-Rojas' death. His body was found a few hundred feet into the woods behind one of the apartment buildings and a few hundred yards from his mother's house. Officers had to dig through thick brush, thorns, and fallen trees to locate his body, which was found on a small path through the woods. It is unknown how long his body had been there. The police spent Wednesday morning collecting more evidence and using a dog to help sniff out clues. At this time, they do not have any description or the circumstances surrounding Bustos-Rojas' death. Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department or CrimeStoppers.
The investigation into Bustos-Rojas' death is ongoing, and the police are treating it as a homicide. The autopsy confirmed that the victim died as a result of a shooting. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. The community remains in shock, and the family is seeking justice for their son. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, and the police are working diligently to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
