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John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Womack spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening following the indictment.
A former Brazoria County Deputy has been indicted in connection with a shooting death that occurred in July. The deputy, Kevin Tippit, is being represented by lawyer Guy Womack. The incident involved the death of John Mendoza Jr.
Womack spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening following the indictment. Further details about the case and the indictment are available from FOX 26, including comments from Womack regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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