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Zaydrian Valdez

Case from Lubbock, TX dated Dec 03, 2023

Victim Details

Zaydrian Valdez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lubbock

TX

2023-12-03

14

Zaydrian

Valdez

07/12/2026

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On December 3, 2023, 14-year-old Zaydrian Valdez from Lubbock, Texas, tragically lost his life to a gunshot wound. The incident occurred near 82nd Street and Highway 87, where Valdez and five other individuals, including two juveniles, were reportedly involved in vehicle burglaries during which firearms were stolen. As the group was traveling in a vehicle, a firearm discharged, fatally injuring Valdez.

Following the incident, five teenagers turned themselves in to authorities and were ...
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  • Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock teens surrender to police in shooting death linked to burglary spree
  • gofundme.com: Lay my Son Zaydrian Valdez to rest, organized by Priscilla Lucio
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