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Man shot to death in Palmdale, suspect sought [UPDATED: victim ID’d]

by The AV Times Staff • January 21, 2022

[Image by BRYAN HALL]
PALMDALE – A 34-year-old man was shot to death in Palmdale Friday morning after an argument and physical fight in the driveway of his ex-girlfriend’s residence, authorities said.

The deadly shooting happened around 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, outside a home on the 4100 Block of East Avenue Q-14, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Investigators learned the victim was driving past the home, his ex-girlfriend’s residence, when he saw a man, identified as suspect Rudy Anthony Rodriguez Jr., male Hispanic, 35, in a car parked in the driveway. The victim approached suspect Rodriguez and an argument, then physical fight, ensued in the driveway,” the news release states.

“Suspect Rodriguez drew a handgun and shot the victim multiple times. Suspect Rodriguez entered his car, a silver 2009 Honda Accord, and sped away east on Avenue Q-14 out of sight,” the news release states.

Responding deputies found the victim unresponsive on the ground in the driveway, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

Rodriguez’s silver Honda was found abandoned a few miles away from the scene. Authorities are still searching for Rodriguez, who should be considered armed and dangerous, sheriff’s officials said.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800) 222-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Frank Fuentes of Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

[BRYAN HALL]
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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Palmdale

6 comments for "Man shot to death in Palmdale, suspect sought [UPDATED: victim ID’d]"

  1. Leticia says

    January 23, 2022 at 9:06 pm

    What a lowlife this Guy is I hope he rots in hell! I knew this young victim as a teen growing up with my kids and neighborhood kids. He was a good guy. Only a coward does [removed]like this. He probably couldn’t take an [removed]! Loser is what he is!!!

  2. Mike says

    January 23, 2022 at 11:41 am

    I knew this little punk as a teenager. He was my baby brother’s friend. Always scared of a fistfight. Didn’t surprise me that he went this route. This menace needs to be caught in place in prison for what he deserves.

  3. Miti1982 says

    January 23, 2022 at 12:39 am

    Two very immature individuals a man lost his life. Sorry life isn’t a game like you two fools think so. Time and place for everything this isn’t the place for dumb jokes and sarcasm

  4. Dead At The Scene says

    January 22, 2022 at 12:53 am

    I really want to relocate to Lancaster or Palmdale.

    • Tim Scott says

      January 22, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Just get put in prison. Hardly ever a shooting there.

      • Mars says

        January 23, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        I Love Your Choice Off Words “Hardly Ever A Shooting There”lol The AV Has Gone To [removed]

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