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$250K bail for Alton man accused in shooting deaths of family
By Claudia Torres at ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with capital murder of...
Key takeaway Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with capital murder of multiple persons and attempt to commit capital murder in connection [...
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with capital murder of...
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