In a tragic turn of events on a late Friday night in Carteret, New Jersey, a family dispute ended in the death of 49-year-old Roberto Laureano. The incident occurred on December 28, 2018, outside the Knights of Columbus building on High Street. Laureano, a resident of Carteret, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and tragically succumbed to his injuries while on the way to the hospital.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office swiftly identified the suspect as Laureano's son-in-law,
32-year-old Douglas Roman Rodriguez, also from Carteret. Authorities stated that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the two men, though the specific details of their argument have not been publicly disclosed. Following the incident, Rodriguez fled the scene, prompting a search by law enforcement.
Less than 24 hours later, Rodriguez turned himself in to the authorities. He was subsequently charged with murder and weapons offenses in connection with the death of his father-in-law. During his initial court appearance, the profound grief of the family was palpable. Laureano's daughter, who is also the wife of the accused, was reportedly overcome with emotion and burst into tears as Rodriguez was led into the courtroom in handcuffs. She and her brother listened to the proceedings with the assistance of a Spanish interpreter, a testament to the devastating impact of the violence on their family.
