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Deputy Charged After Fatal Garage Shooting | Houston News
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Former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit has been indicted on a first-degree felony charge after fatally shooting John Mendoza Jr. during a high-speed chase that ended in a garage. Tippit claims he didn’t hear the gunshot, blaming adrenaline, and says he acted to stop the driver before they entered the home. Body cam footage shows him firing through the window as he approached the car; dash cam reveals speeds over 120 mph and multiple red lights run. Authorities are investigating whether the weapon discharged accidentally, with forensic analysis underway. Tippit was arrested by Texas Rangers and set at $250,000 bond.
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