In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 5, 2017, a sense of quiet dread descended upon a trailer located in the vicinity of 32nd Street and Garfield in Phoenix, Arizona. Inside, 48-year-old Rogelio Cruz Pangan, known to his loved ones as Roger, was faced with an unexpected and ultimately fatal encounter. A group of individuals arrived at the residence, their purpose initially unclear as they inquired about the whereabouts of the trailer's owner.
Rogelio informed them that the owner was not present.
What began as a seemingly simple inquiry quickly escalated into a violent home invasion. The suspects forced their way into the trailer and proceeded to ransack the interior, creating a scene of chaos and fear. After rummaging through the belongings within, the group exited the trailer, taking with them a firearm. It was in this moment, as they were leaving, that the situation took a tragic turn. One of the suspects discharged their weapon, striking Rogelio and ending his life in a senseless act of violence.
The Phoenix Police Department was called to the scene, and an investigation into the murder of Rogelio Pangan began. Authorities learned that multiple suspects were involved in the incident. A description of one of the suspects was released to the public in the hopes of generating leads. He was described as a Hispanic male with a thin mustache, a partial goatee, and distinctive tattoos on his arms.
In the wake of his sudden and tragic death, Rogelio's family was left to grapple with their profound loss. Remembered as a loving father, brother, and uncle, his absence created a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. A native of Mobile, Alabama, his family faced the difficult task of bringing him home to be laid to rest. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing, with law enforcement seeking information from the public to bring those responsible for this violent crime to justice.
