Teen turns himself in for deadly hit-and-run that killed beloved Philly DJ: Police

Teen turns himself in for deadly hit-and-run that killed beloved Philly DJ: Police

Hector Rodriguez, 54, was riding his bike when police say he was fatally struck while making a left turn. FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson has the latest. 

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a teen has turned himself in for the hit-and-run death of a well-known Philly DJ. 

Hector Rodriguez, 54, was killed last month after being struck by a car at the intersection of North 56th Street and Lancaster Avenue in Overbrook, according to police. 

What we know:

Police announced the arrest Tuesday and say the 17-year-old turned himself in on Monday, accompanied by his mother and lawyer. 

Police say he is facing multiple charges including homicide by vehicle, driving without a license and reckless driving. Police say the victim was riding a bike when the driver of a red SUV hit him and kept going. 

June was a well-known DJ who worked for a long time at Bob and Barbara's Lounge on South Street. He also at times worked security there and was learning to bartend, according to the establishment. 

What they're saying:

"I feel like I can finally take a little of a deep breath," Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta told FOX 29 about the case. "For exactly a month now, myself and June's family, we'd all just been waiting…that through the investigation and just through some sense of empathy that the person would want to turn themselves in." 

"June was the DJ for my wedding, and he was the DJ for every major political event I ever had," he added. "There's nothing like being in community, listening to good music and holding each other close. That is the type of environment June created every single day of his life."