Alfredo Barrientos, 47
Laredo, Texas
December 21, 2015
Agencies: Laredo Police Department - Texas
Cause of death: Not Yet Known
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Alfredo Barrientos, 47, was killed by police at the Laredo Medical Center on Monday, December 21, 2015 after he allegedly caused a disturbance and was tased by a police officer. At about 6:40 a.m., LMC emergency room staff called police, requesting assistance with a “combative patient who had disconnected himself from his IV and catheter and was trying to leave the hospital,” police said. “The patient was naked and bleeding at the time of the call. According to police, the Laredo police response and situation assessment required the use of a Taser by the police officer.” Soon after he was returned to LMC’s care, Barrientos died, LPD said.
Legal Action
December 2015 Tasering Officer identified
Additional Resources:
- http://www.lmtonline.com/front-news/article_aa1a3144-a9cb-11e5-81be-cb7203c7f988.html added May 31, 2016 03:40
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/1159349440759858 added May 31, 2016 03:37
- http://www.lmtonline.com/front-news/article_55a2a37a-a837-11e5-af1f-1b20631b5206.html added December 30, 2015 08:43