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Affidavit: Texas Rangers found probable cause to investigate former Brazoria County deputy for possible manslaughter
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The pursuit ended inside a garage in Lake Jackson, where 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. Further details about the incident and investigation are available from court records obtained by local news sources, including Click2Houston.
A former Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy is under investigation for possible criminal offenses. The Texas Rangers found probable cause to investigate the deputy, Kevin Tippit, for crimes including manslaughter.
The investigation stems from a fatal shooting that occurred during a pursuit. The pursuit ended inside a garage in Lake Jackson, where 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. was shot and killed.
Further details about the incident and investigation are available from court records obtained by local news sources, including Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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