Marion County, OR. — Official Release: Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson announced the extradition of Jesus Rodriguez-Borrayo, now 43 years old, from Mexico back to the United States to stand trial for the August 17, 2008, shooting death of Rafael Garcia. Garcia was 21 at the time of his death.
The 2008 incident involved at least two shooters that shot at a vehicle at the intersection of 5th Street and Locust St NE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Nineteen shell casings from at least two different guns were located at the scene. Three others were also injured in the shooting but survived their injuries. The victim vehicle fled and drove to the Salem Hospital immediately after the shooting where Garcia was deceased upon arrival.
A Marion County Grand Jury indicted Rodriguez-Borrayo for Murder, three counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Conspiracy to Commit Murder. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but local law enforcement was unable to locate Rodriguez-Borrayo at that time. It was believed that he fled to Mexico and an Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (“UFAP”) warrant was granted and has been active since that time.
The state nevertheless proceeded with prosecution of the others involved in the incident:
- Francisco Ibarra- Ruiz was ultimately found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Hindering Prosecution after an August 6, 2009, jury trial in Marion County Circuit Court case 08C46610;
- Adrian Montoya-Franco, DOB 3/5/1984, was ultimately found guilty of Murder, 3 counts of Attempted Murder, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Conspiracy to commit Murder by a jury on August 17, 2009, in Marion County case 08C46609; and
- Salvador Mariscal-Lopez, DOB 12/26/1989, pled guilty on August 10, 2009, to one Count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Marion County Circuit Court case 08C50221.
The Salem Police Department, with the assistance of the FBI, regularly reviews and attempts to locate suspects at-large, especially following violent crimes. In December 2024, investigators received information regarding Rodriguez-Borrayo’s whereabouts, and the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Salem Police, and the Salem branch of the FBI began coordinating the arrest and extradition of Rodriguez-Borrayo.
Rodriguez-Borrayo was located by Mexican Authorities and arrested on December 2, 2024. He was detained in Mexico until his extradition was approved on April 11, 2025. He was returned to the Marion County Jail on June 25, 2025
District Attorney Paige Clarkson was the original prosecutor on these cases and has remained as part of the team seeking Rodriguez-Borrayo’s return to answer for his charges over the ensuing decades. Clarkson stated, “I am grateful to our Salem Police and FBI partners who have remained committed to ensuring that this defendant is brought back to face prosecution. This matter is just one example of our commitment to ensuring that those who perpetrate violence in our community will be held accountable – no matter the passage of time.”
Salem Police Chief Womack stated, “This case highlights the great work of our detectives to not only identify the suspect nearly17 years ago, but to persevere with our partners to find him and bring him back to meet justice. I am proud of the effective work we all accomplish together to keep our city safe.”
Rodriguez-Borreyo will be arraigned on his charges at the Marion County Court Annex on Thursday June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm. Due to the pending prosecution, no further information will be released at this time.
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