Deputy patrolling near Coarsegold spotted the suspect's vehicle and recognized it, knew that there was an arrest warrant out on Rosenberg for narcotics and tried to apprehend him. As the deputy approached the vehicle, Rosenberg allegedly tried to run him over; the deputy shot at the truck, but it accelerated away. Deputies later found the empty vehicle at Rocky Ridge and Wells Road, and Rosenberg was found dead nearby.
Victim's Name: George Walter Rosenberg
Agency Responsible: Madera County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: January 18, 2013
County: Madera
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural