Toribio Rodriquez

Death by Force

Toribio Rodriquez, a 22-year-old police officer from Brownsville, Texas, tragically lost his life on November 10, 1912. Officer Rodriquez succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier while he and two other officers attempted to serve warrants on three men wanted for smuggling. The suspects opened fire as the officers tried to gain entry into the house, resulting in Officer Rodriquez being shot in the arm and back. Despite the efforts to save him, he passed away due to the severity of ...Read More

Police Officer Toribio Rodriquez

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