Rodriguez was fatally shot after officers pursued him for driving a stolen car. After a short foot chase, an officer shot Rodriguez after the 24-year-old pulled out a gun. The officer was cleared of any charges in 2014.
Victim's Name: Eulizez Rodriguez
Agency Responsible: Desert Hot Springs Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 22, 2013
County: Riverside
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban