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David Medina

Case from Laredo, TX dated Feb 21, 2017

Victim Details

Lt David Medina

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Laredo

TX

2017-02-21

David

Medina

07/03/2026

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Lt. David Medina, a 49-year-old Hispanic male, tragically passed away on February 21, 2017, in Laredo, Texas. He was an officer with the Laredo Independent School District Police Department and had served in various law enforcement roles throughout his career. Medina was found dead at a shooting range used by law enforcement personnel, and the cause of death was determined to be a single gunshot wound to the chest.

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  • star-telegram: Sheriff: Texas officer's gunshot wound was self-inflicted
  • Laredo Morning Times: LISD police officer fatally shot at firing range
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    I wanted to touch on a different aspect of Lt. David Medina's tragic death that’s ... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about the environment at the shooting range where Lt. David Medina was found. It mus... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of Lt. David Medina and can't help but think about the impact his los... ...Read More
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