Six Bodies Found in Union Pacific Boxcar in Texas Border City, Police Say Six people were discovered dead Sunday inside a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, a border city near Mexico, according to local police. A railroad employee made the discovery, prompting an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not yet identified the individuals or released further details about the circumstances of the deaths. Union Pacific said it is “saddened by this incident” and is cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues. Officials also noted that temperatures in Laredo reached 97 degrees Sunday afternoon, likely making conditions inside the boxcar significantly hotter.