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Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this case are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
A former law enforcement officer in Houston has been released from custody. This individual was accused of planning a mass shooting that targeted Black people.
The release from custody came after a grand jury made a decision. The grand jury declined to indict the former officer.
Further details about this case are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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