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Jury selection set in death penalty trial of accused cop killer
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Reagan , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The defendant, now 20, was 18 when the fatal shooting occurred.
A trial is approaching for a Brownsville resident accused of killing a police officer. The defendant, now 20, was 18 when the fatal shooting occurred. He has entered a not guilty plea to several charges, including capital murder of a peace officer.
The court is preparing for jury selection in this case. If convicted of the most serious charge, the prosecution plans to pursue a severe penalty. Further details about the trial and charges are available from the original source, including information about the defendant's co-defendant who pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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