Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department
Hollenbeck Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in
providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect
who killed 23-year-old Michael Rodriguez.
On July 20, 2012,
around 8:15 a.m., Hollenbeck officers responded to a radio call of a
shooting in the 500 block of North Mission Road. When officers
arrived, they found Rodriguez and a 52-year-old female lying on the
sidewalk.
Rodriguez had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced
dead at the scene. The female had a single gunshot and was
transported to a local hospital where she was listed in stable
condition.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims
were waiting at the bus stop with two companions when the suspects
drove up in a vehicle. The passenger suspect exited the car, walked up
to the victims and opened fire.
The motive for this homicide is unknown at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact
Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Marin or Chavarria at (323) 342-8961 or
(323) 342-8957. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should
be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to
remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to
phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.
All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may
also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”
