Raleigh, NC – Newly released body cam footage from the Raleigh Police Department shows a high-intensity shootout inside a North Carolina home that left one officer injured and a gunman dead during a January 21 domestic violence call.
Chaos Unfolds in Domestic Dispute Turned Deadly
Police responded to reports of a burglary and domestic disturbance on the night of January 21. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressed woman outside the residence, who claimed her boyfriend had just been shot by her ex-husband, Antonio Rodrigues.
According to authorities, the boyfriend was transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries.
Intense Shootout Captured on Camera
Once inside the home, body cam footage reveals the tense moments as police clear the residence — only to be ambushed by gunfire from Rodrigues. The video, which plays out like a scene from a Hollywood action movie, captures the exchange of bullets between the suspect and multiple officers.
During the chaos, Officer Max Gillick was critically wounded but survived after receiving treatment at a local hospital. He has since been released and is expected to make a full recovery.
Rodrigues was pronounced dead at the scene after being fatally shot by police.
District Attorney Rules Police Use of Force Justified
Following an internal investigation, the Wake County District Attorney’s Office ruled that the use of deadly force by law enforcement was justified, citing the life-threatening danger posed by Rodrigues during the standoff.
Public Reaction and Transparency
The Raleigh Police Department released multiple body-worn camera angles of the incident on Friday as part of an effort to maintain transparency and inform the public.
Final Note
The footage serves as a stark reminder of the dangers police face during domestic violence incidents, and highlights how quickly these situations can escalate into life-or-death encounters.
