Andres Andrew Medina Madrid, a 15-year-old Hispanic male, tragically passed away on October 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. He was a freshman at Lubbock High School and had a passion for learning the trumpet, video games, and building with Legos. Andres also had his own podcast where he shared his love for video games and often spoke about his dream of becoming a video game designer.
On the morning of his death, a devastating house fire occurred in the 4100 block of 124th Street in South
Lubbock. The fire broke out after shots were fired at the residence, and firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 1:00 a.m. Unfortunately, Andres, along with his 18-year-old brother Felipe Madrid, 46-year-old mother Angelica Vasquez, and 48-year-old William Boyles, were found deceased inside the home.
The Lubbock Police Department, along with the Lubbock Fire Marshal’s Office and the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit, launched an investigation into the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is still ongoing. The community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, and crisis counselors and therapy dogs were made available to students and staff at Lubbock High School to help them cope with the loss.
The loss of Andres Andrew Medina Madrid has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and classmates, who remember him fondly for his talents and aspirations. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.
