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Captain James Rodriguez | New York City Health and Hospitals Police Department, New York
New York City Health and Hospitals Police Department, New York

Captain

James Rodriguez

New York City Health and Hospitals Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Thursday, March 26, 1992

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 26, 1992
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large

Captain James Rodriguez was shot twice and killed during a robbery attempt as he entered the lobby of his residential building returning from work. He was off duty when the robbery occurred and identified himself as an officer before being shot.

The suspect was never identified.

Captain Rodriguez had served with the New York City Health and Hospital Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his two daughters, Jessica and Jasmine.