Bus Stop Shooting Leaves One Dead and another Wounded NR12346rh

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department Hollenbeck Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect who killed 23-year-old Michael Rodriguez.

On July 20, 2012, around 8:15 a.m., Hollenbeck officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 500 block of North Mission Road.  When officers arrived, they found Rodriguez and a 52-year-old female lying on the sidewalk.  
Rodriguez had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The female had a single gunshot and was transported to a local hospital where she was listed in stable condition.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were waiting at the bus stop with two companions when the suspects drove up in a vehicle. The passenger suspect exited the car, walked up to the victims and opened fire.

The motive for this homicide is unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Marin or Chavarria at (323) 342-8961 or (323) 342-8957.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”