David Rojo Garcia, a 21-year-old from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was found dead on October 22, 2019. His skeletal remains were recovered in an open field near the 700 block of West Devonshire Street on February 25, 2021. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators say Garcia had been approached by personnel from Compare Foods Supermarket on Silas Creek Parkway about a business matter. He fled the store on foot while carrying a handgun, was last seen heading toward the 800 block of West Sprague Street and the 700 block of West Devonshire Street, and store personnel reported hearing gunshots in the direction he fled. The Winston-Salem Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified suspects, and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Garcia’s movements that day or has information about activity near West Sprague or West Devonshire on October 22, 2019, please contact the Winston-Salem Police Department.