A suspect in a recent fatal shooting faces a new murder charge.Albuquerque Police have charged Jaylen Hopewell with murder in connection with the stabbing death of a homeless man, identified as Genovevo Rodriguez, on March 20th. That incident occurred at First Presbyterian Church, located at 215 Locust Street Northeast. Hopewell is one of five people charged in the shooting death of Eden Rock on May 13th. Rock was lured behind Frontier restaurant, where he was attacked and fatally shot.According to police, a homicide detective involved in the Frontier restaurant investigation recognized Hopewell and began asking him questions about the homicide at the church. The detective noted that Hopewell became nervous. Police were eventually able to link Hopewell to the death of Rodriguez.Hopewell has been charged with murder, robbery and tampering with evidence.
A suspect in a recent fatal shooting faces a new murder charge.
Albuquerque Police have charged Jaylen Hopewell with murder in connection with the stabbing death of a homeless man, identified as Genovevo Rodriguez, on March 20th. That incident occurred at First Presbyterian Church, located at 215 Locust Street Northeast.
Hopewell is one of five people charged in the shooting death of Eden Rock on May 13th. Rock was lured behind Frontier restaurant, where he was attacked and fatally shot.
According to police, a homicide detective involved in the Frontier restaurant investigation recognized Hopewell and began asking him questions about the homicide at the church. The detective noted that Hopewell became nervous. Police were eventually able to link Hopewell to the death of Rodriguez.
Hopewell has been charged with murder, robbery and tampering with evidence.
