BOISE, Idaho — Fred Rodriquez, 32, of Twin Falls was shot and killed Thursday morning after he discovered and confronted an individual inside his car.
According to the Twin Falls Police Department (TFPD), Rodriquez checked on a noise outside his home on the 800 block of Capri Drive. As he investigated, he found an unidentified person in his car. Rodriquez confronted the suspect, who then shot him while still inside the car. The suspect then got into a white truck and fled the scene, TFPD said.
Police said they received the report of the shooting at 1:47 a.m. First responders arrived at the scene to find Fred Rodriquez shot. They performed first aid, but he died at the scene due to the gunshot wound.
Officials said Rodriquez was married and a father to three children.
Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
"While we believe this event is an isolated incident, the suspect is not yet known and is considered armed and dangerous," said acting Chief Matthew Hicks. "We would also like to remind residents to try to avoid direct confrontation with suspects, gather as much information as possible and notify police a soon as possible."
Residents with any information about the shooting are urged to call Detective Jason Kelly at (208)735-7307.
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