In the autumn of 2016, a violent encounter in the Parkway Village area of southeast Memphis tragically cut short the life of Christian “Chris” Rodriguez. On October 29, 2016, the 30-year-old male was shot multiple times and died during an attack in the 3300 block of Woodhollow Drive. The incident unfolded near South Goodlett and Winchester, leaving two other men injured.
Two teenagers were later indicted in connection with the fatal shooting and robbery.
A grand jury brought forth charges against Miguel Bautista, who was 18 at the time, and 17-year-old Alex Flores. The charges against both individuals included first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery, two counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, and attempted especially aggravated robbery involving serious bodily injury. The indictment, handed down in February 2018, marked a significant development in the investigation into the events that led to Rodriguez's death.
