Second man arrested in fatal Wilson shooting

Thursday, August 14, 2014
WILSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wilson Police say they have arrested a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday.

Police charged 31-year-old Jose M. Reyes with first degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Victor Rojas.

Victor Rojas (image courtesy Wilson Police Department)



Investigators found Rojas in the 1700 block of MLK Jr. Parkway Sunday evening after receiving a "subject had been shot" call.

Reyes is currently being held in jail under no bond.



Another man, 33-year-old Jose D. Lara-Zavala, was captured in Durham earlier this week. He is also charged with first-degree murder in the case.

The Wilson Police Department is encouraging anyone with information surrounding the crime to contact the Wilson Police Department at (252) 399-2323 or CrimeStoppers at (252) 243-2255.

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