On March 17, 2024, Andrew Rodriguez, a 40-year-old man, was fatally shot in his home in Clermont, Florida. The incident occurred in the bedroom of the residence located on Lake Ralph Drive.
According to an arrest affidavit, Andrew Rodriguez was shot multiple times by his wife, Maria Rodriguez, who is 40 years old. The shooting was reported to have happened just before 10 p.m. on the evening of March 17.
A 911 call was made by someone in the home, who stated that Maria Rodriguez had not been feeling well and that family members were trying to prevent her from re-entering the bedroom after the shots were fired.
The affidavit detailed that the caller saw Andrew Rodriguez enter the bedroom followed by Maria Rodriguez, and then heard multiple gunshots. After the shooting, Maria Rodriguez exited the room with a notebook in her hand, emphasizing its importance. Witnesses described Maria Rodriguez as acting strangely and talking about having premonitions, although there were no known medical health concerns.
Maria Rodriguez was subsequently arrested and booked into the Lake County jail, facing a charge of first-degree murder. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
