Man Dies in Del Rio Walmart Parking Lot Investigated as Medical Event
A man was found unresponsive in the Walmart parking lot at 2410 Dodson Avenue on December 30, 2025, and later pronounced dead after life-saving efforts by a civilian nurse, Del Rio police and emergency crews. Authorities say the death is being treated as a medical event with no criminal activity suspected, a finding that reassures shoppers and employees but raises questions about early-morning safety and emergency response.
Del Rio police investigated the death of a man discovered unresponsive early on December 30, 2025, in the parking lot of the Walmart at 2410 Dodson Avenue. Officers were dispatched at approximately 6:13 a.m. after a caller reported a man possibly asleep on the ground. A civilian registered nurse who stopped to assist began CPR before police arrived, and officers continued life-saving measures until Del Rio Fire and EMS took over. Justice of the Peace Lopez later responded and pronounced the man deceased.
Surveillance footage from a nearby business showed the man collapsing around 5:07 a.m., roughly an hour before the welfare-concern call. Co-workers who spoke with officers said the man routinely walked in the parking lot before reporting to work, offering investigators context on his presence at the site. Police canvassed the area and reported finding no signs of foul play. Authorities said the incident is being investigated as a medical event and no criminal activity is suspected at this time.
For residents and workers in Val Verde County, the episode underscores both the vulnerability of people who spend early hours on site and the potential life-saving role of bystanders with medical training. That a registered nurse happened to be on scene and initiated CPR before official responders arrived highlights how immediate intervention can affect outcomes, even when a medical emergency ultimately proves fatal.
The location at 2410 Dodson Avenue is a common early-morning arrival point for employees and a regular destination for shoppers, making clarity about safety important for the community. Del Rio police have not released the man's identity or a cause of death, pending investigation and notification of next of kin. The department said investigators found no evidence suggesting criminal conduct, and the case remains classified as a medical incident.
Officials encourage those with concerns about safety at local shopping centers or about late-night and early-morning activity to contact city authorities. The incident will likely prompt employers and property managers to review early-shift welfare checks and emergency protocols to ensure timely response and support for workers who arrive before stores open.
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