Joseph Michael Rodriguez, 19
Topeka, Kansas
December 13, 2014
Agencies: Topeka Police Department - Kansas
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: over 5 years ago
Overview 
“The suspect was actively pointing the handgun at bystanders and at police on the scene,” Gilbert said. “Officers repeatedly asked the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect refused these orders, and was then shot by officers on the scene.”
Legal Action
Taylor said after a thorough evaluation of the investigation, he concluded the four officers were within the bounds of the law and were acting in defense of themselves or others.
Taylor said no charges will be filed against the four police officers, whom Taylor referred to as "officers one, two, three and four.”
Additional Resources:
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/950957241599080 added March 25, 2016 11:31
- http://cjonline.com/news/2014-12-13/man-pointed-gun-police-and-bystanders-being-fatally-wounded-tpd-officers added March 25, 2016 11:30