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The trial began on Wednesday for two men accused of shooting and killing a Philadelphia police officer at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage two years ago.

Yobranny Martinez-Fernández, 20, of Camden, New Jersey, Hendrick Peña-Fernández, 23, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, and Alexander Batista-Polanco, 23, of Camden, New Jersey, were all charged in the murder of Officer Richard Mendez, 50, and the assault of Officer Raúl Ortíz.

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The murder of Officer Richard Mendez

On Oct. 12, 2023, at 11 p.m., Officer Mendez and Officer Ortíz arrived at a parking garage for terminals D and E at the Philadelphia International Airport to begin their shifts. Officials said the officers hea

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