Police were called for the report of a family disturbance around 7 a.m.One of the men involved was reportedly armed with a knife. When officers pulled up, they say the man, armed with a kitchen knife was in an argument with his younger brother in the front yard. The younger brother tried to tackle him but was stabbed in the chest. The man with the knife ran, and the officer followed. Other officers used beanbag guns and a Taser which did not incapacitate the man. The officer shot and killed the man when he allegedly lunged at him, killing him.
Agency: Fresno Police Department
Motive: Domestic Disturbance-family (immediate)
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Jason Rodriguez
Death Date: October 2, 2020
County: Fresno
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6209