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Laredo police investigating death of man who leapt from moving truck
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Elena Stoica , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The homeowner followed the truck, and shortly after, police received a call about a man down near the 2400 block of Cross Street. The incident occurred on July 21 and started with a burglary call.
A man died after jumping from a moving truck in south Laredo . The incident occurred on July 21 and started with a burglary call. A homeowner reported several men on his property, and they left in a dark truck.
The homeowner followed the truck, and shortly after, police received a call about a man down near the 2400 block of Cross Street. Residents in the area reported hearing a commotion and seeing a man on the ground. Further details about the incident are available from the Laredo Police Department, who are investigating the death.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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