Melky Rodriguez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 19, 2014, 15-year-old Melky Rodriguez tragically lost his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to reports, Rodriguez and a 16-year-old friend were handling a firearm that Rodriguez had allegedly stolen from a car. While the two were playing with the gun, the friend, believing the safety was engaged, inadvertently discharged the weapon, fatally wounding Rodriguez.

The Albuquerque Police Department investigated the incident and determined that the shooting was accidenta ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melky Rodriguez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2014-11-19

    15

    Melky

    Rodriguez

    01/05/2025

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    Has anyone else been following the case of Melky Rodriguez? It's such a somber situation, and I can'... ...Read More
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