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Natanael Rodriguez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 2, 2017, 22-year-old Natanael Rodriguez was shot and killed at the M Station Apartments on Monroe Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marked the city’s first homicide of 2017. Rodriguez was found with gunshot wounds just after midnight and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, and police believe Rodriguez knew his killer, though no suspects have been named. His family continues to seek justice for his unsolved murder.
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  • Victim Identified in Charlotte's First Homicide of 2017
  • Man shot to death in Charlotte's 1st homicide of 2017 - WLOS
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    Victim Details

    Natanael Rodriguez

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Charlotte

    NC

    2017-01-02

    22

    Natanael

    Rodriguez

    11/29/2025

    1


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