Father of Shooting Victim Breaks Silence 

Juan Leonardo, the father of 18-year-old Jonathan Leonardo, spoke to News 5 today regarding his son’s fatal shooting.

Jonathan was shot dead on Wednesday night outside Divinas Restaurant and Bar in Roaring Creek Village. As we have reported, Jonathan had a confrontation with another patron inside the bar. In an attempt to de-escalate the situation, Leonardo left the establishment and got into his vehicle with two friends. The altercation escalated when the other individual followed him outside. As Leonardo tried to drive away, the assailant approached the driver’s side and fired a single shot, fatally wounding him.

Juan received the news late at night, around 11 PM, without any clear explanation of what had happened. All he was told was to go to the hospital. Upon arriving at the scene, he discovered that his son had already passed away. He told News 5, “He’s worked with me since he was little. We’ve been together every day, and he’s never been involved in anything bad.” Juan said that his son helped with deliveries across the country and led a quiet life. He added that Jonathan had no known issues with anyone.

“I have so many unanswered questions,” Leonardo shared, unsure of who his son had been with or what problems he might have had. “I don’t even know why he was there, and I don’t know who did this to him or why.”