Homicide Report > Carlos Rodriguez, 17
Carlos Rodriguez, 17
Died Feb. 22, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
Carlos Rodriguez, a 17-year-old Latino, was shot in the head on the corner of California Avenue and Duane Way in South Gate on Sunday, Feb. 21 and died the following day, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Rodriguez was driving with a group of friends shortly after 12:30 a.m. when a car pulled up and an assailant fired at them, said Det. Phil Guzman of the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau. Rodriguez was driving the car at the time. After he was shot, Guzman said the vehicle crashed and, at that point, one of his passengers took over the car and drove Rodriguez to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood.
Rodriguez was admitted and placed on life support. He was pronounced brain dead Feb. 22 at 3:40 p.m., Guzman said.
Another passenger in the car was also wounded in the shooting and was treated and released from a hospital, Guzman said.
On Feb. 24, authorities arrested Alfredo Escobedo, a 21-year-old Latino, in connection with the attack. Escobedo has been charged with one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of assault with a firearm. He was scheduled to be arraigned at the Downey Municipal Court on Feb. 26, however the case was continued to March 23, said a spokesman from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
According to County Jail records, Escobedo is being held at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the South Gate Police Department or Det. Guzman at (323) 890-5500.
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: South Gate
- Age: 17
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: South Gate PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Drive-by
13 reader comments about Carlos Rodriguez
I remember Carlos, a student who attended SEA Charter High School in south Gate 2009 , as a sweet,respectful boy. I never imagined that the young man who was so full of life would be taken from all of us so unexpectedly. when i arrived to school on Monday and was told carlos had been shot and is in the hospital on life support i could not understand why someone would do this. the next day we got the news he had been taken off life support and he was gone a life taken from those who loved him so much. my heart aches to see his classmates in agony of losing such a special friend who meant alot to them they are now left with questions such as "WHY, WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE CARLOS." why did it have to be carlos? today he was laid to rest 3-5-2010 he is now in peace however as a counselor I am disturbed at the fact that I have the Homicide Blog bookmarked on my computer, as a way to connect with my students and their families who find their tragedies chronicled here-almost like a yearbook.
Rest in Peace Carlos Rodriguez. I can still see your big smile shining in Mrs. E health class. you are truly missed
March 5, 2010 at 4:31 p.m.
miss u blems
March 19, 2010 at 3:22 p.m.
I wonder what was the motivation for Mr. Escobedo to take some shots at the car (assuming he did so)?
Maybe the times can get the DA to give us some more info on what led them to arrest him?
March 19, 2010 at 4:12 p.m.
well what can i see about homes rembering those days when u kiked it at nelsons pad everybody misses u if i made a lader il go up and bring u up from heaven (WILL MISS U AND WILL NEVER FORGET U)
March 19, 2010 at 9:27 p.m.
i miss you tio and you will never be forgotten hope we meet again some day and you will always be in my heart love you tio i miss you very much i wish it never happened to you love you
March 23, 2010 at 7:19 p.m.
miss u charlie
March 23, 2010 at 7:22 p.m.
i miss you i still remember those days when we use to fight,you will always be in my heart.you are in a better place now.
March 23, 2010 at 7:36 p.m.
I Dont Think Ill Ever Be able To Accept The Fact In Which Your Gone Carloss!
But Youve Left So Many Memories For Us To Always Have You In Mind..
And You Are, Everyday!
I Miss You So Muchhh
But We Will Soon Meet Again! <3
iloveyouu!
March 30, 2010 at 4 p.m.
Carlos,
i will never forget that day that i met you and the first time you told me that you love me.
i will always love you and i will miss you..
but i know for a fact we will be together again and i cant wait for that day.
i love you babee<33.
April 6, 2010 at 10:50 a.m.
dam blems you became someone i learned off of and respected i aways admierd you you always had my back and was cool with me rest in peace carlos
Feb. 7, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.
i misssss youu/:
May 4, 2011 at 10:04 a.m.
Daam I meet you back in elementary..we used to be close friends..till I moved out from south gate!
And now I bearly heard you past away!! Lastime I seen you was back in 09
R.I.P carlos!!
May 6, 2011 at 2:13 p.m.
is this Carlos Alfredo Rodriguez? if so, i know some info.
Aug. 18, 2011 at 2:35 p.m.
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