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David Rodriguez Muñoz

@visualdavid

Mexican-American photojournalist at @freep l former education reporter and staff photographer @salnews l past @catchlight_io and @JSKstanford fellow.

 Detroit, MI
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Joined November 2013
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Andrea May Sahouri@andreamsahouriOct 16
Context: These types of attacks by Israeli settlers are what Palestinians endure on a daily basis.
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Horrified to wake up to this news from the West Bank and so grateful to those who helped Heidi after the attack. washingtonpost.com/world/202…
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Ryan Ford@thefordOct 4
Justin Verlander's Tigers farewell was last weekend, but @freepsports gave him one last goodbye in this Sunday's print edition (along with grades for the whole team, not pictured), with some great pics by @visualdavid and some throwback pages by, ahem, some old designer (mostly).
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@freepMay 24
Movement @MovementDetroit 2026: Hart Plaza becomes the world's techno music nucleus 📷 by David Rodríguez Muñoz @visualdavid, @freep
Dozens of people dance during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Dozens of people dance during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

A stage is illuminated during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT A stage is illuminated during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

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@freepMay 13
One year after 'retro adult boutique' transition, Michigan video store @Occult83 is thriving 📷 by David Rodríguez Muñoz @visualdavid, Detroit Free Press
Doran Konja, owner of Occult83, stands inside his video store in Dearborn Heights on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The shop has evolved as physical media declines, shifting toward collectibles and niche retail. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Doran Konja, owner of Occult83, stands inside his video store in Dearborn Heights on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The shop has evolved as physical media declines, shifting toward collectibles and niche retail. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

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Dave Boucher@Dave_Boucher1Apr 17
Paruch says left in part due to health issues and his age. And while he was never directly told how to rule on a case, pressure from above was clear: more deportations. Hear from Paruch directly in this @freep video from @visualdavid: freep.com/videos/news/immigr…
After 15 years on the bench, a Detroit immigration judge walks away

After 15 years on the bench, a Detroit immigration judge walks away

Longtime Immigration Court Judge David Paruch explains why he left the bench and the changes needed to salvage the country's immigration court system.

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truly and utterly devastating, all of it
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Jared Ramsey@jared_ramsey22Feb 16
Renaissance and King took home the PSL basketball trophies this year Full photo gallery by @visualdavid: freep.com/picture-gallery/sp…
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Alan Stamm (alanstamm on Bluesky)@APStammJan 19
Replying to @visualdavid
I salute your sensitivity, keen eye and spirit of connection, David. The @freep and photojournalism at large are fortunate to have your sensibility.
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@USATODAYJan 18
See the Detroit Auto Show 2026 open to the public usatoday.com/picture-gallery…
See the Detroit Auto Show 2026 open to the public

See the Detroit Auto Show 2026 open to the public

The Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Among the first-day visitors was Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

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@freep4 Dec 2025
‘Violence interrupters’ with @ForceDetroit are seeing change among youth freep.com/story/news/local/m…
Larry Stanley , 36, digital violence interrupter with Force Detroit, prays with students inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Larry Stanley , 36, digital violence interrupter with Force Detroit, prays with students inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

Stanley Turner II, 38, lead violence interrupter with Force Detroit, talks with a student inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Stanley Turner II, 38, lead violence interrupter with Force Detroit, talks with a student inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

From left to right, Jayden Hale, 17, Arieon McQueen, 16, Janessa Marks, 14, and Shayina Terry, 15, sit inside the auditorium during a Force Detroit session focused on leadership and positive decision-making at Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT From left to right, Jayden Hale, 17, Arieon McQueen, 16, Janessa Marks, 14, and Shayina Terry, 15, sit inside the auditorium during a Force Detroit session focused on leadership and positive decision-making at Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

An officer walks next to a student inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT An officer walks next to a student inside Cody High School in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

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@USATODAY12 Oct 2025
Nicholas Sparks shares details on 'Remain', his new book and film co-created with M. Night Shyamalan — and yes, there’s a twist. #EntertainThis
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s comments should scare EVERYONE who loves freedom: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way,” Carr said.. “These companies can find ways to change conduct and take actions on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”
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@freep8 Sep 2025
The Army Corps of Engineers @USACEHQ devises a plan for the chronic Lake St. Clair muck. But will it go anywhere? bit.ly/47yRfqe 📰 by @keithmatheny, @keithmatheny 📷 by David Rodríguez Muñoz, @visualdavid, @freep
Lily pads float among algae at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Residents say recurring algae blooms have reduced quality of life along the shoreline and threaten the lake’s fishing economy. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Lily pads float among algae at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Residents say recurring algae blooms have reduced quality of life along the shoreline and threaten the lake’s fishing economy. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

Algae covers the water surface at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The Michigan DNR has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years to reconfigure the launch in response to algae buildup. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Algae covers the water surface at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The Michigan DNR has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years to reconfigure the launch in response to algae buildup. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

A turtle rests on a log in algae covered water at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Residents say recurring algae blooms have reduced quality of life along the shoreline and threaten the lake’s fishing economy. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT A turtle rests on a log in algae covered water at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Residents say recurring algae blooms have reduced quality of life along the shoreline and threaten the lake’s fishing economy. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

Thick mats of algae line the shoreline at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has unveiled a plan to combat chronic algae blooms on Lake St. Clair after a two-year study. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

ALT Thick mats of algae line the shoreline at the DNR boat launch in Harrison Township on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has unveiled a plan to combat chronic algae blooms on Lake St. Clair after a two-year study. Photo by David Rodríguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press

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Beginner Photography Camp Day 5 Recap! Today, we were joined by @freep photojournalist @visualdavid! David gave us a tour of the Free Press office and spoke to students about how they can use photography to give people a voice. Then, we practiced our portraits at Campus Martius!
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Shuvonne Vinson, accused of killing her daughter’s foster mother, got herself a new lawyer— but not before she lifted up her green jail shirt in court, revealing a message on her undershirt that appeared to read: "I stand tall for Baby (name)." freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Mom accused in Northfield Twp. killings hires new lawyer

Before she asked a Washtenaw County judge for a new attorney, Vinson lifted up her shirt, revealing a written message on an undershirt.

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The moment was captured in court today by @visualdavid
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📸🎥Eric Seals@ericseals25 Jun 2025
Wild that it’s been 10 yrs since @DetroitReporter & I did a trip & adventure of a lifetime for 7 days. We were on the Paul R. Tregurtha, a 1,013 footer, the longest freighter on the Great Lakes for a series of stories as we traveled from one end 🧵
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Mary Sheffield said billionaires don't support her for mayor of Detroit. That's not true. freep.com/story/news/columni… via @freep

Mary Sheffield said billionaires don't support her for mayor of Detroit. That's not true.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield said fat cats and corporate PACs don't support her. The Morouns and Dan Gilbert's corporate PAC disagree.

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Walter P. Duro@waltduro20 Jun 2025
Excellent piece by @visualdavid Central Planners don't get...Teachers such as #MariaPiaBucco are Born, not Legislated As Leon Russel said, "Lay back, relax Get back on the human track" @MichaelJReitz @jamieahope @ArpanLobo @ScottMcclallen freep.com/story/news/educati…

Program at César Chávez Academy Middle School in Detroit brings power of music to students

A program at César Chávez Academy Middle School in southwest Detroit is teaching students the power of music.

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Saunteel Jenkins is first to drop the gloves in Detroit mayoral race freep.com/story/news/columni… via ⁦@freep⁩
Saunteel Jenkins is first to drop the gloves in Detroit mayoral race

Saunteel Jenkins is first to drop the gloves in Detroit mayoral race

After weeks of taking shots at each other that most folks didn't understand, one Detroit mayoral candidate unleashed a more direct approach.

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