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Leonardo Veliz

Death by Force
Case Description
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Leonardo Veliz, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on October 14, 2021, in Mission, Texas. The incident occurred when Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance involving gunshots being fired near 6 Mile Line Road and Bentsen Palm Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two men with gunshot wounds in a vehicle. One of the victims, later identified as Leonardo Veliz, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

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  • MyRGV.com: Sheriff’s Office searching for 2nd murder suspect in Mission Stripes shooting
  • KVEO-TV: Four men arrested in connection to Mission murder
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    Victim Details

    Leonardo Veliz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Mission

    TX

    2021-10-14

    22

    Leonardo

    Veliz

    11/07/2025

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    12/04/2024
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    04/21/2024
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    01/25/2023
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