Casa Grande Suspect Fatally Shoots Self On Loop 202

Juan Pablo Rodriguez-Fregoso

On September 6, 2017 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Casa Grande Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting in the Villago Subdivision. An off-duty male police officer and an off-duty female civilian employee were found on Lakeside Parkway near Casa Grande Avenue. The Officer, identified as 40 year old Robert Price, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and leg.

The civilian, identified as 39 year old Yvette Rodriguez, was found with one gunshot wound to the upper back. Both victims were flown to Phoenix area hospitals with serious injuries.

The suspect was immediately identified as 37 year old Casa Grande resident Juan Pablo Rodriguez-Fregoso. Rodriguez-Fregoso is the husband of the female civilian victim, Yvette Rodriguez. The suspect fled the area in what was initially described as a small white car. Numerous law enforcement agencies provided resources to initiate a city-wide search for the suspect. Based on information and intelligence gathered through various resources, the search for Rodriguez-Fregoso was expanded to the Phoenix valley area.

Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Rodriguez-Fregoso was located by the United States Marshals Service Arizona Wanted Task Force on the Loop 202 westbound in the San Tan Valley. The suspect stopped his vehicle, a white sedan, and law enforcement officers prepared to initiate contact. Juan Pablo Rodriguez-Fregoso was found inside the vehicle deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Both victims are currently in stable condition at Phoenix area hospitals and will remain hospitalized for further treatment and evaluation.

The Mesa Police Department will be responsible for the death investigation on the Loop 202 and the Casa Grande Police Department will continue to be the lead investigating agency for the shooting in Casa Grande.

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