Leonardo Rodriguez, a 51-year-old male resident of Garland, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 10, 2018. The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. when the Garland Police Department responded to two separate gunshot wound calls minutes apart. One call came from a residence on Hillcrest Drive, while the second came from an apartment complex on South Jupiter Road.
Rodriguez was found at the apartment complex and was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
The investigation into Rodriguez's death was treated as a murder by the Garland Police Department. Detectives believe that both subjects were shot at the apartment complex off South Jupiter Road. Shortly after the incident, David Alexis Cardiel, an 18-year-old male, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon and Tampering with Evidence. Detectives are considering Cardiel as a possible suspect in the shooting, and the murder investigation remains ongoing.
The Garland Police Department has been actively seeking the public's assistance in gathering information regarding the murder. They have offered a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Garland Police Department or Garland Crime Stoppers.
The loss of Leonardo Rodriguez has deeply affected the community, and the ongoing investigation continues to be a priority for the Garland Police Department as they work to bring justice for his death.
