Francisco De Jesus Rodriguez, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 27, 2022, in Galloway, Ohio. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Idlebrook Place, where Rodriguez and another victim, 19-year-old Trintan Mendoza, were fatally shot by two unknown male suspects during an apparent robbery attempt. The suspects entered the residence and fired multiple gunshots before fleeing the scene immediately afterward.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office
responded to the 911 call around 11:35 p.m. and found both victims with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics from the Prairie Township Fire Department pronounced them dead at the scene. Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain unidentified.
In connection with the double murder, Mason Thompson Bray, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated murder. According to court records, Bray and an accomplice were captured on surveillance video leaving the scene after the robbery and shooting. During an interview with detectives, Bray admitted his role in the aggravated robbery and shooting deaths of both Mendoza and Rodriguez.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public regarding the suspects and encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward. The case remains under active investigation, and the authorities are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
