Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Homicide Cold-Case
Investigation
Victim: Juan Lugo Pastor
Case Type: Homicide
Date of Homicide: July 20, 2001
Location: 5708 Cedars East Court
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
DOB: 07/21/1975
CMPD: #2001-0720-223702
SYNOPSIS:
On 7/20/01, at approximately 10:37 PM, Juan “George” L. Pastor, and his wife, Irma Quezada, were
visiting a friend, Francisco Pena at Pena’s residence, 5708 Cedars East Court, Apt. 3. Pastor,
Quezada and Pena were outside Pena’s residence when three black males in dark clothing ran up on
them. One suspect grabbed Quezada and knocked her down. Another grabbed Pena and struggled
with him. The third took Pastor’s wallet and then shot him. Pena was also shot. The men then left the
area on foot. Pena was taken to CMC and treated for his injuries but Pastor was pronounced dead at
the scene.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Violent Crimes Division
Homicide Cold-Case
601 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-336-2358
Crime Stoppers: 704-334.1600
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