Oklahoma Co. jury finds man guilty in 2024 hotel shooting of Joel Rodriguez
By Terré Gables
Published on March 27, 2026.
An Oklahoma County jury has found Antonio Rogers guilty of murdering Joel Rodriguez in 2024. The fatal shooting occurred at a hotel where Rogers allegedly confronted Rodriguez about his cell phone. He faces life imprisonment for both larceny and a firearm conviction. Sentencing is set for May 14, 2026.
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