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Posted on 06/13/2026 11:46:02 PM PDT by Morgana
A sheriff's deputy has been fired after allegedly shooting an unarmed Texas freshman dead in his car.
Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit was sacked this week following an investigation into the death of John Mendoza Jr, 18, on June 1.
Protests erupted at Texas State University after it was claimed that Tippit fired at the student following a routine traffic stop near Lake Jackson, around 55 miles south of Houston.
Police said Tippit tried to pull Mendoza over when he left a park, but the freshman allegedly tried to flee the scene and led the deputy on a mile-long pursuit.
Mendoza's family dispute the claim he fled police, saying he drove slowly back to his father's nearby home, did not try to evade Tippit, and was shot with his hands in the air before the deputy gave him any instruction.
Mendoza was shot in the garage of his family home, and was pronounced dead when he was taken to hospital. The teenager was not armed, police said.
Following a two-week investigation into the shooting, Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman said he fired Tippit, condemning his actions in a scathing video statement.
'The authority that is entrusted to law enforcement officers is extraordinary, and with that authority comes a responsibility to exercise sound judgment, follow policy and uphold the standards that are expected by this profession,' he said.
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“How about why did some idiot with a badge murdered somebody? “
How about why did some idiot with a badge murder somebody?
OR
How about, why some idiot with a badge murdered somebody?
I’ll wait for the details of the case to come out.
Family dispute the claim he fled police, saying he drove slowly back to his father’s nearby home.
Sounds like another lawyer cue card for the court?.
Then don’t blame the kid until the facts come out
Once you escape, you’re liable.
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