CALDWELL, Idaho — A 22-year-old police say may have been kidnapped by two unknown men has died after he was found, unconscious and badly hurt, lying outside a Caldwell home.
According to police, Luis Garcia was still breathing but "suffering from numerous injuries" when he was discovered in the driveway of a house in the 1400 block of Boise Avenue at 8:35 a.m. Saturday. He was taken to a local trauma center by ambulance, but died from his wounds.
Police say Garcia had been reported missing in Nampa the day before, after his family members received information that he had possibly been kidnapped by two unknown men.
According to Caldwell Police Lt. Joey Hoadley, Garcia had suffered "significant head trauma," along with other injuries, but an autopsy is needed to confirm his exact cause of death. There is no known connection between Garcia and the home outside of which he was found, Hoadley added.
No arrests have been made in the case, and detectives have not yet identified any suspects, according to police.
Nampa Police, who are handling the kidnapping investigation, said they are working with Caldwell investigators to piece the case together. Nampa Police Lt. Eric Skoglund declined to give details about what Garcia's family reported, or any motives in the case.
Garcia's death remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers of Southwest Idaho at 208-343-COPS or www.343cops.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and may be eligible for a reward.
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