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Florida Arrest in 2022 Worcester Slaying
29 Jul
Summary
- Suspect arrested in Florida four weeks ago for 2022 murder.
- Victim, Jazmin Rosario, was fatally shot in a supermarket parking lot.
- Montes faces murder charge; bail was denied.
Jayden Montes, 23, listed as residing in Port Richey, Florida, was arraigned on Wednesday, July 29, for the 2022 murder of 17-year-old Jazmin Rosario. Montes was taken into custody in Florida on July 1, four weeks before his arraignment.
Rosario was fatally shot on the morning of January 15, 2022, outside the Big Y supermarket on Mayfield Street in Worcester. Worcester police developed probable cause to charge Montes after developing evidence with the District Attorney's Office.
A witness statement detailed an altercation where Montes allegedly displayed a firearm and shot Rosario, with whom he reportedly had prior hostility. Another witness identified Montes from a photo array.
During the arraignment in Central District Court, a not guilty plea was entered for Montes. He is currently held without bail, and his next court appearance is scheduled for September 29.
