Guardiola fled a roadway check point. The chase ended on Industrial Boulevard near Queen City Parkway when troopers tried to block the SUV, and there was an accident. Authorities said the vehicle occupants took off on foot. Sgt. Allen caught up with Guardiola at a creek, where authorities said Guardiola tried to drown the trooper. And he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Rodrigo Guardiola
Agency Responsible: Georgia State Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 25, 2016
County: Hall
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1661
Geography: Suburban