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Jasmine Melendez Dead: Midland Teen Beaten, Sexually Assaulted, Family Says

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Jasmine Melendez was a 15-year-old Midland, Texas girl who died after she was beaten and sexually assaulted on Tuesday, her family said.
Twitter Jasmine Melendez Jasmine Melendez was a 15-year-old girl from Midland, Texas, who died after she was beaten and sexually assaulted on Tuesday, her family said. NewsWest9 reported that family members said Melendez was “sexually assaulted and beaten” on Tuesday and flown to a hospital in Dallas where she later died. CBS7 first reported that Melendez was found “dumped in a yard” and had suffered a major brain injury and had fluid in her brain, according to family members. The outlet also reported that the teenager suffered a heart attack and died in hospital. Authorities have not disclosed much information about the tragic event and there is no word on suspects. It is with heavy and broken heart we report that Jasmine has passed away. We will miss this sweet smile and joyful spirit. #12alwaysabulldog #justiceforjasmine pic.twitter.com/bwdb7jLkEH Shawnda Vines (@CoachVines) October 22,2020 The Midland authorities issued a statement on Thursday indicating that the Midland Police Department was investigating a case with a juvenile involved but provided no further information. The statement, as provided to CBS7, reads: “The Midland Fire Department responded to a call for medical assistance on October 20,2020, and due to the nature of the call, involving a juvenile, asked the Midland Police Department for assistance. The MPD responded and an investigation is ongoing.” A spokesperson for the Midland Police Department also told NewsWest9 that, “To the extent that there may be a criminal investigation involving sexual assault of a child, the City is unable to comment or confirm any information.

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