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Hector Mendez Melendez

Case from Houston, TX dated May 26, 2009

Victim Details

Hector Mendez Melendez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2009-05-26

38

Hector

Mendez Melendez

Yes

07/12/2026


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Hector Mendez Melendez, age 38, was shot and killed on May 26, 2009, in Houston, Texas. The incident took place in the parking lot of an apartment complex where Melendez had been living. The investigation revealed that Hector's death was a result of a targeted shooting carried out by a known individual.

According to reports, the suspect was identified as John Melendez, who had allegedly shot Hector following a heated altercation. Witnesses stated that the two men appeared to have had a ...
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