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Michael Lee Tucker

Case from Tyler, TX dated Aug 17, 2021

Victim Details

Michael Lee Tucker

Male

White / Caucasian

Tyler

TX

2021-08-17

29

Michael

Lee Tucker

07/09/2026

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Michael Lee Tucker, a 29-year-old man from Tyler, Texas, tragically passed away on August 17, 2021. He was involved in a car crash that morning, which resulted in his death at the scene. However, it was later revealed by the Tyler Police Department that Tucker had been shot prior to the crash. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of E. Front St. and S. Palmer Ave.

Following the investigation, Manuel Mendez Prieto II, an 18-year-old from Tyler, was indicted by a Smith Co ...
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  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: Tyler PD: Suspect identified, charged with murder in connection with man found shot after crashing into power pole
  • cbs19.tv: UPDATE: Driver pronounced dead after striking power pole in Tyler had been shot, police say
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