Ashley Rodriguez, a 28-year-old woman from Richmond, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 11, 2016, during a home invasion. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 500 block of Center Street. Ashley and a friend were inside the home when two armed men entered and demanded money. When Ashley refused, the suspects opened fire, hitting her multiple times.
Despite being rushed to Memorial Hermann-The Texas Medical Center, Ashley succumbed to her injuries.
The suspects were described as two black men. One was approximately 20 years old, slender, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with shoulder-length braided hair, and dressed in black. The other was described as being between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, skinny, and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Both suspects fled the scene on foot.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Richmond Police Department and Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
Ashley Rodriguez was remembered fondly by her family and friends. She had served in the United States Army for five years before returning to Richmond and working at a McDonald's in Rosenberg. Her co-workers honored her memory by wearing black ribbons and lowering the American flag outside the restaurant to half-staff.
The community continues to seek justice for Ashley, hoping that someone will come forward with information that can help solve the case and bring closure to her loved ones.
