16-Year-Old Arrested For Murder In Fabian Mendez's Fatal Carjacking
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder in the death of 41-year-old Fabian Mendez.
Mendez died after he was struck by his own car after police say he was carjacked by three teens. The incident happened around 5 a.m. on Friday, April 2.
A southeast district police officer was on routine patrol when he saw an assault in the 100 block of North Conkling Street. As the officer approached, the three teens got into the blue sedan and sped away, striking Mendez.
When the teen driver crashed into another vehicle, the suspects bailed out and tried to run away from the police on foot. However, police caught up with the 16-year-old driver.
Mendez was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The 16-year-old told police he carjacked Mende and struck him with the sedan. He remains in custody and is awaiting trial.
A vigil will be held for Mendez Monday night at 7:30 in Highlandtown.
