Trial ordered for men accused of shooting at police

Brothers (L-R): Jose Luis Rodriguez and Francisco Rodriguez

RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- A judge ruled this afternoon that two brothers from Los Angeles must stand trial for attempted murder and other criminal charges for allegedly shooting at undercover narcotics officers last year in Ontario, a prosecutor said.

Francisco Rodriguez, 30, and Jose Luis Rodriguez, 28, are accused of taking $100,000 worth of marijuana during an Oct. 20 drug transaction monitored by officers from the West Covina Police Department.

As the brothers fled on the 10 Freeway after the alleged robbery, they reportedly shot at West Covina police officers who chased them in unmarked cars.

The judge's ruling came following a preliminary hearing today in West Valley Superior Court, in which police officers and other witnesses testified.

The brothers are next due in court April 23, said Deputy District Attorney Mike Dowd.