Rigoberto Mejia Gonzalez

Rigoberto “Rigo” Mejia Gonzalez, known to family as Rigo, was a 48-year-old father and member of the Lexington community. Those who spoke after his passing remembered him as loving, kind, and funny — a man who cared deeply for his family and home. Family members described a close-knit household where Rigo’s warmth and steady presence were part of everyday life.

Rigo lived in Lexington, North Carolina, and was present with family for gatherings that reflected the importance he placed on loved ones and community. His daughter Mariana told local reporters that her father was “very, very loving” and that the family leaned on one another for support during difficult times. After the events that led to his injuries in early February 2024, relatives and neighbors organized fundraisers to help with funeral and medical costs and held public gatherings to express their desire for answers and accountability.

Public records and news coverage emphasize the family’s grief and the outpouring of community support following his death. While public reports focus on the circumstances surrounding his passing, those who knew Rigo emphasized personal qualities: a caring parent, a familiar presence in his neighborhood, and someone whose loss left a quiet but deeply felt gap among family and friends.

Because the family’s own words and community remembrances are the most fitting way to honor him, this page aims to reflect the dignity of his life. Rigo is remembered by his family and neighbors for the everyday kindnesses and steady love he offered. His memory lives on in the stories his children and relatives share and in the support the community showed them as they mourned.

Note on dates: public reporting records the shooting event on February 3, 2024, and family statements in local news sources indicate Rigo later died from his injuries. Where public sources differ on exact calendar dates for his death, this page preserves verified details of his life and the family’s remembrance rather than attempting to reconcile every report.