After receiving a call about a man outside with a gun, according to a statement from the Evans Police Department. When police arrived, officers allegedly ordered Rodriguez to drop the gun he was carrying. Rodriguez was shot at 11 times after he reportedly refused the order and raised his gun toward the officers in a threatening manner.
Victim's Name: Michael Ray Rodriguez
Agency Responsible: Evans Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 4, 2015
County: Weld
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: nail gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Geography: Suburban