Jesus Jose Rodriguez Jr., 50, was found dead in a field near East 56th Avenue and E-470 in Aurora, Colorado, on March 25, 2022. Authorities determined his death was a homicide caused by a fatal shooting. Initial discovery provided few clues about what happened in his final moments and the investigation remained without a named suspect for a time.

A later breakthrough led to the identification and arrest of 26-year-old Ever Rodriguez-Tejada. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed charges in Adams County District Court alleging one count of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder in connection with Rodriguez Jr.’s death.

If anyone knew Jesus, saw activity near East 56th Avenue and E-470 around March 25, 2022, or has information about the case, please come forward.