Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/17/2025
Location : Rio Grande River near Tres Laredo’s Park
City : Laredo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowning
Event : Drowned during Operation Lone Star police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 17, 2025, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in the name of Operation Lone Star attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Tahoe suspected of involvement in human trafficking near Riverside Drive and Mann Road in Laredo. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase toward the Rio Grande River by Tres Laredo’s Park. Upon reaching the river, multiple occupants exited the vehicle; some ran away, while others jumped into the water. One individual was rescued after struggling in the water. Another male individual went underwater and did not resurface. Texas game wardens later recovered his body. The incident is under investigation by the DPS Criminal Investigation Division and Texas Rangers, with cooperation from Mexican officials.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kgns.tv/2025/05/17/vehicle-pursuit-ends-with-potential-drowning-case-saturday-morning-dps-says/
https://www.kgns.tv/2025/05/19/immigrant-drowns-after-alleged-smuggling-attempt-ends-river-chase/
