Carlos Manuel Maldonado-Perez, a 41-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, lost his life to gun violence on March 7, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1982.
The incident resulted in his fatal shooting, which occurred in the Englewood area of Jacksonville. Following the shooting, an investigation was conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
On March 11, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Jefferson Y.
Rodriguez, a 20-year-old individual, in connection with the murder of Carlos Manuel Maldonado-Perez. Rodriguez was charged with second-degree murder and is being held without bond.
Funeral services for Carlos Manuel Maldonado-Perez were scheduled at Patterson Cremation & Funeral Service, located at 6615 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211. The services included visitation hours on March 13, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The community has been paying tributes to Carlos, with options available for friends and family to light candles in his memory.