Camden, NJ — In a grim development, the dead body of an 18-year-old man, identified as Jesus Herman Madera-Duran, was dropped off at a local New Jersey Children’s Hospital. The suspects involved in this case are also wanted for the murder of PPD Police Officer Richard Mendez.
The men were seen fleeing the hospital premises immediately after leaving the body. Authorities have released surveillance footage and have described the suspects as “armed and extremely dangerous.” The public is urged to exercise extreme caution and to contact law enforcement if they have any information regarding the suspects’ whereabouts.
Local authorities are still piecing together the circumstances surrounding Madera-Duran’s death, as well as any connection it may have with the murder of Police Officer Mendez. Autopsy results are pending, but initial reports indicate signs of foul play.
This case has added a layer of urgency to the ongoing manhunt for Officer Mendez’s killers. Local, state, and federal agencies are collaborating in an intensive search operation. Authorities are requesting anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.