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Former Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of Texas State student
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor, Bryce Newberry, Jaewon Jung , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on June 1, involving a traffic stop that led to a confrontation in a garage.
A former Brazoria County deputy has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Lake Jackson. The incident occurred on June 1, involving a traffic stop that led to a confrontation in a garage.
The shooting resulted in the death of John Mendoza Jr, a Texas State student. Further details about the events surrounding the shooting are available from court records and other sources.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with a search warrant issued for a forensic examination of the deputy's handgun. The Texas Rangers found probable cause to investigate the former deputy for possible manslaughter.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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