Brownsville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, November 14, 1912
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 5 days
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 10, 1912
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Rodriquez succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier while he and two other officers attempted to serve warrants on three men wanted for smuggling. The suspects opened fire as the three officers attempted to gain entry into the house. Officer Rodriquez was shot in the arm and back. The other two officers were also wounded.
Officer Rodriquez had only served with the agency for 5 days.