ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Wednesday, a Monroe County jury convicted 73-year-old Raul Lazcano of murder in the second degree for killing Jose Hernandez in 2024.
Back on May 5, 2024, RPD went to an apartment complex on East Main Street for the report of a stabbing. They found a 68-year-old Jose Hernandez with a stab wound; he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Man accused of fatal stabbing inside E. Main Street apartment complex
Through an investigation, RPD determined that Hernandez was sitting in a chair in the community room of the apartment complex when Raul Lazcano, another resident, began screaming at Hernandez unprovoked. Lazcamo left the room, grabbed a knife, returned, and stabbed Hernandez. Raul Lazcano was arrested for the murder.
“The unprovoked stabbing of Jose Hernandez was a deliberate choice made by Raul Lazcano,” said Assistant District Attorney Michael Harrigan, who prosecuted this case. “Following a one-sided verbal conflict, the defendant had every opportunity to not engage or attack the victim. Instead, he violently took the life of Mr. Hernandez without any logical reason. While nothing can undo this violent murder, I hope this verdict brings some measure of justice to Mr. Hernandez’s family and loved ones, who have endured a shocking and unthinkable loss.”…