FLORESVILLE, Texas – A Wilson County jury has sentenced Bernardo Rodriguez, IV, to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The trial revealed that Rodriguez drove past the victim, exited his vehicle, and fired three rounds, one of which struck the victim in the leg.
Although the victim testified that he did not know who shot him, three eyewitnesses identified Rodriguez as the shooter.
The District Attorney’s Office emphasized that this verdict underscores Wilson County’s intolerance for violent gun crime.
“Even when a victim is unwilling or afraid to seek justice, our office will continue to pursue accountability to protect the safety of our community,” the office stated.
The office expressed gratitude to the Floresville Police Department, particularly Officer Brian Zuniga, for his professionalism in the investigation.
They also thanked the three witnesses who courageously testified and commended Assistant District Attorneys Lorena Whitney and Marc Ledet for their dedication in seeking justice despite the victim’s reluctance to cooperate.