Police reportedly received a domestic disturbance call just after 5 p.m., but the call was disconnected. When deputies arrived at the home, Rodriguez opened the door armed and would not comply with orders. Rodriguez approached the deputies who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Heriberto Rodriguez
Agency Responsible: Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 28, 2019
County: Kern
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unknown weapon
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5319
Geography: Urban