Miami police officer Rafael Horta fatally shot Relvy Rodriguez-Palenzuela who had stabbed Yurine Rodriguez-Perez, 27, according to police. Police said Horta was on his way home from work when he came upon Rodriguez-Palenzuela attacking Rodriguez-Perez.
Victim's Name: Relvy Rodriguez-Palenzuela
Agency Responsible: Miami Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 13, 2017
County: Miami-Dade
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Urban