According to investigators, officer(s) were dispatched to a suspicious person, white male seen looking into vehicle call. When the officer(s) arrived, they located the male subject and began to interview him. During the interview, the subject gave false information and refused to provide a reasonable explanation for his presence & conduct. The officer(s) attempted to handcuff the subject and a violent struggle ensued. During the struggle, the subject broke free from the officer(s) and entered their police cruiser, attempting to use the vehicle as a weapon to run the officer(s) down. An officer discharged his firearm, striking and killing the subject.
Victim's Name: Juan Luis Rodriguez
Agency Responsible: Miami-Dade Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 12, 2013
County: Miami-Dade
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban