Julián Alfredo Rodríguez Medina dies in fatal Ciudad Juárez police shooting
Fatal Ciudad Juárez police shooting death of Julián Alfredo Rodríguez Medina – Obituary
Julián Alfredo Rodríguez Medina, an American man from El Paso, Texas, tragically lost his life after being shot by a Mexican police officer on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Rodríguez, along with two passengers, was in a car with New Mexico plates when the vehicle accelerated toward a police officer and a staff member from the prosecutor’s office who were on foot. The officer opened fire as Rodríguez attempted to flee.
Mexican authorities confirmed that Rodríguez, who was a nursing assistant, died at the scene. The officer involved in the incident is currently in custody while an internal investigation is being conducted. A video captured by one of the passengers shows the moment of the shooting, which has sparked widespread debate and calls for justice, as the public awaits further details from the ongoing investigation.
