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Juan Mendez Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
18 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/05/2010
Location
Wichita Circle Eagle Pass TX 78852 Maverick
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Mendez was caught along with his 15-year-old cousin attempting to smuggle an estimated $250K of marijuana across the border. Border patrol agents intercepted him. After a brief physical struggle, with punches thrown, the agent shot Mendez twice in the back, through the torso. He was unarmed.
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Alleged Responsible Party
U.S. Border Patrol
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National Anthem
United States