Jacksonville, Florida – A suspect is dead after authorities said he pulled a gun on deputies as they were investigating a domestic violence incident in Jacksonville’s Bartram Park area. JSO says 34-year-old Daniel Rodriguez died at the hospital after being shot during the confrontation.
The shooting occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, on Egrets Nest Drive off Gran Bay Parkway. According to the sheriff’s office, multiple people at an apartment complex called 911 because they were concerned about a domestic dispute between a married couple. JSO said one caller was an employee at the complex.
In a later critical incident briefing release, JSO said residents reported seeing Rodriguez arguing with his wife and holding a handgun at his side. That information was relayed to responding officers.
The released body-worn camera footage showed officers speaking with Rodriguez’s wife in the parking lot, and she confirmed they had been arguing. While officers were speaking with her, Rodriguez emerged near the residence. The officers approached him and asked whether he was armed.
JSO said Rodriguez lifted his shirt and pulled a firearm from his waistband. The officers grabbed him and struggled with him for control of the weapon, which JSO identified as a .40 caliber handgun. During the struggle, JSO said Rodriguez fired one round. JSO reported that the two officers then fired their JSO-assigned firearms at Rodriguez.
The Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy where they discovered a.40 caliber projectile in his brain. JSO stated both involved officers carried 9mm handguns and ammunition and the suspect was in possession of a .40 caliber handgun.
Field Lessons are offered strictly as general, industry-standard reminders drawn from common safety practices and typical policy considerations. They are not based on any inside knowledge of this specific incident, do not presume what actions were taken, and should not be interpreted as commentary on the decisions made at the scene.
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Treat domestic disputes as rapidly escalating events and build time, distance, and cover early when feasible.
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When witnesses report a weapon, prioritize hands-and-waistband control cues and coordinate roles before closing the distance.
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The suspect in this encounter gave off a sentinel cue (high probability for violence) early by walking backwards and arguing. Appropriately, the officers took those cues seriously and immediately attempted to detain the suspect.
- Controlling the hands immediately after observing a sentinel cue is a high priority.
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