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US Marshals fall as second-story deck collapses while they try to make an arrest, video shows
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points They were attempting to apprehend someone when the structure beneath them gave way. A group of law enforcement officers experienced a sudden and dramatic fall.
A group of law enforcement officers experienced a sudden and dramatic fall. They were attempting to apprehend someone when the structure beneath them gave way. The incident involved members of a task force who were on a wooden platform.
Footage from body cameras captured the moment when the platform collapsed, sending the officers tumbling to the ground. Further details about this event are available, including video footage that shows the collapse. The footage provides a visual account of what happened, but some information may still be limited.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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