Escambia Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Robbing And Shooting His Former Coworker

January 17, 2020

An Escambia County man was allegedly kidnapped from his home, robbed and a shot by a former coworker.

On Wednesday, Escambia County deputies were made aware that suspect Robert Robert  Rodriguez, 40, had shot a man in Baldwin County and was thought to be returning to Escambia County.

Rodriguez then drove the victim to Champion Mill Road in Seminole, Alabama, shooting him in the chest and leaving him in a ditch, according to the ECSO.

Deputies later located Rodriguez’s car traveling westbound on Michigan Avenue and attempted a traffic stop. Rodriguez fled and deputies pursued. The pursuit came to an end when a “PIT” maneuver was conducted on Fairfield Drive near Chesterfield Road.

Rodriguez was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He is charged with  kidnapping, grand theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer at a high rate of speed. He is also expected to face charges in Baldwin County.

The condition of the victim has not been made available.

Comments

3 Responses to “Escambia Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Robbing And Shooting His Former Coworker”

  1. don on January 18th, 2020 11:01 am

    Michelle D,

    Why is it different shooting someone in another state ???

  2. Michelle D on January 17th, 2020 1:50 pm

    To Mark: He shot the victim in Alabama, not in Escambia County Florida. He may have charged at someone with the car or tried to shoot an officer to get thw aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

  3. Mark on January 17th, 2020 9:52 am

    Why is this “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon” and not “attempted murder”? A firearm is a lethal weapon, and firing one at someone’s chest displays an intent to kill.

    Maybe we need to overhaul our laws a bit.

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