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Richard Mendez

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 12, 2023

Victim Details

Richard Mendez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2023-10-12

50

Richard

Mendez

06/22/2026

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On October 12, 2023, Richard Mendez, a 50-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking at Philadelphia International Airport. Mendez, an airport employee, was approached by two assailants in the parking garage. During the confrontation, he was shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

In the aftermath of the incident, Philadelphia police launched an intensive investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects invol ...
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  • The Morning Call: NJ man arrested in airport parking garage shooting that killed 1 Philadelphia officer, wounded 2nd
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed
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    I was really struck by the community support following Richard Mendez's murder at the airport. It's ... ...Read More
    09/21/2024
    I just can't get over how incredibly brave Richard Mendez was during the mere moments that led to su... ...Read More
    03/31/2024
    Did anyone else catch the community coming together after Richard’s tragic death? It's striking ho... ...Read More
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