Lynwood, California — On June 9, 2025, at approximately 12:32 a.m., deputies from the Century Sheriff’s Station responded to a residential burglary in progress call on the 3300 block of Los Flores Boulevard in Lynwood. Upon arrival, deputies learned a male, later identified as 45-year-old Federico Rodriguez, had broken into the residence and was still inside with the victim. Deputies approached the residence and saw Rodriguez through a window holding what appeared to be a pair of scissors. Deputies developed a tactical plan to rescue the victim, which included breaking a bedroom window to access the residence.
As a deputy broke the window, they heard screaming and saw Rodriguez stabbing the victim. Deputies forced entry into the residence through a door and encountered Rodriguez in the hallway on his knees, armed with a knife and stabbing the victim, who was lying on the floor. As Rodriguez was stabbing the victim, a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Rodriguez was struck by gunfire and his attack on the victim stopped, allowing deputies to immediately rescue the victim. Deputies provided medical aid to Rodriguez until the arrival of Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. Rodriguez was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. No deputies or other persons were injured during the incident. A knife was recovered at the scene.
