RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Fort Bragg Soldier was shot and killed in Raleigh in 2017. More than 9 years later, his case is still unsolved.
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Jose Melendez, Jr. was in Raleigh visiting some friends on Nov. 29, 2017. The Raleigh Police Department said Melendez was dropping off his friend on Raven Road around 3 a.m. when he was gunned down while walking to his car.
In a 911 call, a neighbor stated that they heard gunshots and saw someone on the ground. They also said they saw a figure with a hoodie on running away.
Police said Melendez was shot 5 times.
His work bag and army boots were found untouched. The family believes he was not the intended target.
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Officers searched surveillance cameras in the area, but turned up nothing.
Melendez served as a nodal network systems operator for the 528th Sustainment Brigade. Before that, he was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and served during Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria.
There is a $20,000 reward for anyone with information. Anyone can call Crimestoppers at 919-996-1193.
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