Georgina Fajardo, a 30-year-old woman from Dudley, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on September 30, 2015. The incident occurred at her residence on Arrington Bridge Road, where she lived with a man and four children. On the night of the shooting, deputies responded to a report of shots fired and found Georgina Fajardo with a gunshot wound to the head.
She was immediately taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation revealed that two men and a woman had attempted to break into the home. When their attempts failed, they opened fire on the residence, resulting in Georgina Fajardo's death. The suspects, Maria Guadalupe Garcia, 20, and Arnulfo Ascencio, 22, were arrested and charged with murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, attempted first-degree burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. Both suspects were held without bond in the Wayne County jail.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and explore potential motives for the crime. The tragic loss of Georgina Fajardo has left a lasting impact on her family and the community, as they seek justice for her untimely death.
