Brother Shot After Burglary Claim | Charlotte News

Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A 33-year-old man, Fransico Javier Montes-Hernandez, was fatally shot by police in Monroe, North Carolina, after an officer claimed to encounter an armed suspect during a reported burglary. But his family and friends are fiercely disputing the story — saying he lived at the home and had every right to be there, casting doubt on the burglary claim and pointing to the roommate who called police while out of town. The sister, speaking from Mexico, demands a full investigation into the roommate’s motives, alleging they knew Montes-Hernandez was home and deliberately triggered the call. Neighbors…