Levelland police are asking for the public's help in investigating the death of a man found on the road

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Levelland Police continue to investigate the death of Gregorio Nathaniel Mendieta, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in the early morning hours of October 20th.

Mendieta was found lifeless and face down in the middle of the roadway in the 1700 block of Wilson Street, dead from a single gunshot wound.

Police say, “Investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting, but preliminary information indicates that Mendieta was talking to an unknown person in a pickup truck.”

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person Mendieta spoke to. Anyone with information about this case can call the Levelland Police Department at 806-894-6164.

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