A former police officer, who was suspected of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to officials on Tuesday night. Thankfully, the child he had allegedly abducted was found “uninjured” and has been safely placed in custody.
According to Kennedy, the suspect engaged in a gunfire exchange with officers. Fortunately, no troopers were injured during the incident.
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Police continued their search for the suspect on Tuesday, charging him with first-degree premeditated murder. The alleged crime involved the shooting and killing of his ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez, outside Wiley Elementary School on Monday afternoon.
According to authorities, there was a potential sighting of Huizar in Portland, Oregon during the night. A clerk at a convenience store contacted 911 around 1 a.m., stating that Huizar had visited the store to buy a drink and had a child with him in the backseat of a black sedan. Although officers promptly responded, they were unable to find Huizar, the child, or the vehicle until the following afternoon.
According to an official confirmation, Huizar worked as a substitute teacher for the Richland School District from November 2021 to June 2023.
Huizar worked as a police officer in Yakima, Washington, from June 2013 to February 2022, according to the department. He resigned after facing discipline, as stated by a spokesperson for the department. The department has not provided any details regarding the nature of the discipline.
