Jonathan Benitez Manchuca, a 27-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on April 30, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. The shooting occurred during a dispute with a coworker at their workplace; investigators characterized the killing as the result of escalating tensions between the two men rather than a random act.

The alleged shooter, identified as Edw Reyes-Figueroa, was arrested and indicted on five counts in State v. Reyes-Figueroa: aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises, and tampering with evidence. Prosecutors pursued those charges based on witness statements and evidence gathered during the investigation.

Jonathan’s death drew attention from the community concerned about workplace violence and its prevention. If anyone knew Jonathan, his routines, or witnessed the incident, please come forward with information that could help the ongoing case.