FAQ: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Employee in Halloween Road-Rage Incident
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Emilio Rodriguez's family is defending his character to counter negative publicity and support his legal defense against attempted murder charges.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee Emilio Rodriguez, with 18 years of service and no prior record, allegedly shot another driver during a road-rage confrontation on Halloween night.
Rodriguez's family emphasizes his 18 years of public service and devotion as a father while seeking community support during this difficult time.
A longtime Miami fire safety supervisor with no criminal history faces attempted murder charges after a road-rage shooting that his family claims was self-defense.
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This involves a road-rage incident on Halloween night where Emilio Humberto Rodriguez, a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee, allegedly shot and grazed another driver's head after a verbal exchange between the two motorists.
Rodriguez is a 54-year-old fire safety supervisor with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue who has worked for the county for 18 years, has no prior criminal history, and is described by his family as a soft-spoken father and dedicated public servant.
The shooting occurred around 7:45 p.m. on October 31, 2025, at the intersection of Northwest 87th Avenue and 64th Street in Miami, Florida.
Rodriguez was arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder following the shooting incident.
Eury Cerda, the 27-year-old other driver, was treated at a local hospital for a grazing head wound and was later released.
Rodriguez's attorney argues that he acted in self-defense after feeling threatened when the other man approached his car during the confrontation.
His family describes him as a devoted father and public servant who felt genuinely afraid for his life, has organized a GoFundMe campaign to help with household expenses while he cannot work, and is asking for prayers and community support.
Rodriguez's sister has organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover monthly household expenses while he is unable to work, and the family is requesting prayers for strength and resilience during this difficult time.
Little is publicly known about Cerda, though an online Change.org petition describes him as a 'deadbeat dad,' a claim that has not been independently verified by authorities.
People can contribute to the family's official GoFundMe campaign to help with expenses and offer prayers for strength as they navigate this challenging situation.
Curated from Noticias Newswire
