Three indicted in slaying of University of Kentucky student in April

Three people were indicted Tuesday for the April 17 fatal shooting of University of Kentucky student Jonathan Krueger.

Efrain Diaz Jr., Justin Delone Smith and the previously unnamed 17-year-old, Roman Gonzalez Jr., were all charged with murder and two counts of first-degree robbery, according to court records. Gonzalez is being tried as an adult, Commonwealth attorney Andrea Williams said.

Additionally, Smith was charged with tampering with evidence and fleeing police.

Krueger and Aaron Gillette were walking down East Maxwell Street, on their way home, when Diaz, Smith and Gonzalez decided to rob Krueger and Gillette, detective Reed Bowles testified in a May 7 preliminary hearing. Krueger was fatally shot, but Gillette was able to get away.

No bail was set for the three, according to court records.

Diaz's and Smith's arraignments are scheduled for noon July 2. They are being held at the Fayette County jail.

Gonzalez's arraignment is at 10:30 a.m. July 10. He is being held at the juvenile detention center and will be held there at least until he turns 18, Williams said.

This story was originally published June 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM with the headline "Three indicted in slaying of University of Kentucky student in April."