Coverage dated December 7, 2023

Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect in August, a month before new law

Headline from The Republic

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man suspected of killing six people in a shooting rampage through two major Texas cities was confronted by sheriff’s deputies in August during a mental health crisis and could have been arrested on a violation for cutting off an ankle monitor.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect in August, a month before new law - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man suspected of killing six people in a shooting rampage through two major Texas cities was confronted by sheriff’s deputies in August during a mental health crisis and could have been arrested on a violation for cutting off an ankle monitor.

  2. The Republic

    Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect in August, a month before new law (opens The Republic)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man suspected of killing six people in a shooting rampage through two major Texas cities was confronted by sheriff’s deputies in August during a mental health crisis and could have been arrested on a violation for cutting off an ankle monitor.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect in August, a month before new law | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect in August, a month before new law

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Texas deputies confronted but didn't arrest fatal shooting suspect a month before new law (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A man suspected of killing six people earlier this week in a shooting rampage across central Texas was confronted by police in August.

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