Joaquin Mendez

Death by Force

Joaquin Mendez, a 23-year-old Hispanic male from Tampa, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 10, 2016. The incident occurred when Mendez, out of curiosity, decided to test a bulletproof vest. According to reports, Mendez put on the vest and wondered aloud if it still worked. His cousin, 24-year-old Alexandro Garibaldi, responded by taking out a handgun and saying, "Let's see." Garibaldi then fired a shot at Mendez, hitting him in the chest. Mendez was found outside the house with a gun ...Read More

The Washington Times: Joaquin Mendez shot by Alexandro Garibaldi after asking if bulletproof vest worked

WFLA: Tampa man testing bulletproof vest dies after cousin shoots him

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