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Brazoria County sheriff fires deputy who shot and killed teenager

Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Adam Zuvanich, as published by Houston Public Media · June 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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A deputy in Brazoria County has been fired after being involved in a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on June 1 and resulted in the death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. An investigation into the

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Category: safety · Published: June 10, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Brazoria County sheriff fires deputy who shot and killed teenager

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