Bus Stop Shooting Leaves One Dead and another Wounded

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.”

Comments

[Family of Mike]

This was my nephew he was a good kid. We need justice for Michael, He didn't deserve to be killed. He was a father, son, grandson, nephew, brother, coach, friend and soon to be uncle. its just not rite he will be missed by many. This is very painful and we appreciate all help we can get. We need this to be resolved. Thank you and God Bless u for all your help. Please don't let this case go to the unsolved file.

[Annette Gonzalez]

This is not a gang related case. This young man left behind a young son and a grieving family. We hope that this case continues to be investigated and the killers get put behind bars! Please help if you have any information and please lapd continue to investigate until these murderes are caught!

[family]

Anyone with information leading to these cold blood coward killers plz contact LAPD. Justice needs to be served on all that were involved in this horrible senseless killing. He was a good kid and did not deserve this.

[Jen_21]

I second that. Mike was a great young man. A hell of a ballplayer, played with him in a few coed tournaments and it was an honor to play by his side. Please, don't be afraid, if you know anything at all or heard anything, please help, even the smallest detail can make the biggest difference.

[Edmundo Jimenez]

I'm a friend of the family. Micheal was a good kid. He loved playing baseball and softball. I would help his dad coach teams that he had. And also played softball games with hIs dad. He was in no gangs. Well respective young man. We plead for help in finding this killer to justice. Thank you and God bless.

[Michaels liittle sister]

We all love Michael so much we want this person off the streets so this does not happen to another innocent person !!! Please find these people who were involved in this murder he was a good guy. My big brother my only brother my only sibling being home and him not being there just hurts. I miss him so much we all miss him. I really can't believe this happend. How could some one be so cruel.
R.i.p Michael Rodriguez

[Rodriguez]

Michael will be missed. I know that people read these blogs and if you have any information please call 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)

[michaels little sister]

Why has nothing been done yet !!!!
Hurry up please we want these people cought. Michael did not deserve this

[<3 V <3]

RIP MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ. ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS... MIJO I LOVE YOU! ♥♥

[Michaels liittle sister]

Please find these people who did this to my brother...

[Kuala Lumpur to Singapore]

These criminals are needed to shoot out. Los Angeles's Government must take strict action against them.

[James]

Question to LAPD is this turning into a cold case?

[Luci4]

August 25 at approximately 2:13 pm There was a car stopped it was a dark blue chev charger with no license plates on main and ceasar chavez street. The person was not a licensed driver, Young male approx 5'7 hisp/black with brown eyes. We believed that the police towed the vehicle. Are there any coordination between departments so that when something like this happens, all departments are aware...Have any detectives looked into this information? This is same match to the car that was droven to get away after murdering a dear friend of ours,Mike Rodriguez please at least look into a small but hopeful lead that could bring justice to those who need it to move on! Thanks for letting me vent!
~Luci4