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Fillmore man arrested in drive-by shooting
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More from FillmoreAuthorities Thursday identified a Fillmore man arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that injured a Fillmore teenager the night before.
Juan Rodriguez, 18, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the shooting, according to the Sheriff's Department. The shooting occurred about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Rhodes Court in Fillmore.
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was crossing the street with a 19-year-old friend when a blue pickup truck made a U-turn and someone inside fired two shots at them, sheriff's Capt. Monica McGrath said.
The bullets hit the 16-year-old in the leg and the pelvis. His wounds did not appear to be life-threatening, McGrath said, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His friend was not injured, authorities said.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on November 2, 2007 at 5:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice fast arrest ! Good job Fillmore Sheriff's !!!!
Posted by ironwoman on November 2, 2007 at 7:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a coward. Good job PD for getting him! !
Posted by kyliepoo007 on November 2, 2007 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What is going on with Fillmore? Used to be a lot nicer and safer town to live in. I have a 16 yr old and I just understand how this 18 yr old KID got a gun. Were are his parents? So very sad that a 16 yr old kid cant walk across the street in Fillmore anymore.
Posted by shaver_one on November 2, 2007 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The alledged shooter is 18 years old. He's an adult. He's responsible for his own actions. Who cares where his parents are. They are not responsible, now...he is.
Quick work VCSD.
Posted by FedUp on November 2, 2007 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder why the STAR deleted some of the comments associated with this article. someone posted a link showing that the shooter was arrested about a week ago, during a raid from authorities. since that article was also posted in the STAR, I dont see the reason for deletion. I think the people should be able to read about the connection. and people should realize that these losers are just that. losers. they get arrested one week for probation violations, get out of jail the next day, and are arrested the following week for trying to kill someone. sounds like a giant waste of taxpayers money, always having to house this loser, and feed him. perhaps he should go live in a third world country, where this type of behavior is not frowned upon. stupid loser. I hope you rot in hell.
Posted by narc121 on November 2, 2007 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder if this was gang related? I would bet yes!
Great comment FedUp! Right there with you!
Posted by ironwoman on November 2, 2007 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why is is when a crime occurs, the CITY is all of a sudden a bad one to live in? Is there such a thing as a perfect place to live?
Posted by blinkster on November 2, 2007 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmore's a good place. Like any town, there is some scum. The shooter and the victim are both involved in gangs. This was not random and is related to the murder in May. Kudos to the VCSD who got it done. We can only hope that this is the last shooting but not the last gang member to get arrested.
Posted by spokenit on November 4, 2007 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
But they arent in a gang. They are all such good children. Oh and they arent Mexican either. One more confirmation on what is happening in these towns, cities. Its all the same. No excuses, no on to blame. Its a part of life now. NO one can fix the problem so just dodge the flying bullets.
Posted by sickone on November 4, 2007 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ur right spokenit..gangbanging is never goin away,its only gonna get worse...so dodge bullets if u have too,if u were smart like me u would shoot back
Posted by kyliepoo007 on November 5, 2007 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm sorry but in my eyes this person is still only 18 and a KID. Its just so sad that young people are resorting to this kind of violence. It scares me to send my son to school or even to allow him to walk on the street.
Posted by FifthAmmendment on November 5, 2007 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I also have noticed that comments that should not be deleted are deleted for no reason at all. I hope that the Star is prepared for a lawsuit if they continue to delete comments that are not "off topic, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening or an invasion of privacy", because that would be a violation of free speech.
Posted by erikischeap on November 5, 2007 at 7:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
FifthAmmendment..."a lawsuit" for what? The FIRST amendment protects our free speech from federal legislature...not a newspaper(a business). But hey good luck with that lawsuit.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on November 6, 2007 at 6 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually the STAR is the only paper I have seen that gives people the opportunity to express thier comments..............if people complain they will take it away. They do NOT have to have this section.
Posted by GitRdone on November 6, 2007 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HEY FIFTHAMMENDMENT, I THINK IT'S BEST IF YOU JUST POST COMMENTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE & ABIDE BY THE STAR'S RULES, & NOT JUST YOU, BUT EVERYONE. IT'S AS SIMPLE AS THAT. ALSO, ANNAWHAAT IS RIGHT, THAT THE STAR IS THE ONLY ONE THAT LET'S US PEOPLE POST COMMENTS, SO JUST BARE WITH IT.
Posted by ironwoman on November 6, 2007 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you want to read recent politics and news, www.sac.bee.com also has a comment section. I guess I have too much time on my hands. Take care all of you.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on November 7, 2007 at 4:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
GitRdone ,Thanks ! Dont know what was said......But appreciate your knowledge.
Honestopinion- Thanks for the info......but takes long enough to read this one !!!! LOL
Posted by zoeeelmo on November 7, 2007 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That sucks
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