On a quiet Sunday evening in Reno, Nevada, the life of 19-year-old Mayra Rodriguez was tragically cut short. On December 6, 2015, the Hispanic female was the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting on Fife Drive. Rodriguez was inside a vehicle when another car pulled alongside and an occupant, or occupants, opened fire. The shots claimed Mayra's life, leaving a family and community in mourning.
The senseless act of violence occurred without a clear motive being immediately apparent to investigators.
In the wake of the shooting, the Reno Police Department launched an intensive investigation into the homicide. Detectives worked to piece together the events of that night, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of those responsible. The case was also highlighted by Secret Witness of Northern Nevada, a crime stoppers organization, which offered a monetary reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution. Despite these efforts, the individuals in the suspect vehicle remained at large. The vehicle was described by authorities as a dark-colored, possibly black, four-door sedan.
Years after her death, the case of Mayra Rodriguez's murder remains unsolved, a painful reality for her grieving parents. They have continued to plea for anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward, holding onto hope that justice will one day be served. The Reno Police Department has also reiterated its commitment to solving the cold case, periodically re-releasing information to the public in the hopes of generating new leads. The memory of Mayra Rodriguez lives on through her family's unwavering quest for answers and a community that has not forgotten the bright young life that was taken too soon.
