Deputy Fired After Shooting Unarmed Teen

A Brazoria County deputy, Kevin Tippit, has been fired for violating department firearm policies after fatally shooting 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. during a traffic stop that escalated to Mendoza’s father’s home. Sheriff Bo Stallman confirmed the firing is separate from the ongoing criminal probe by Texas Rangers and the DA’s office. Mendoza’s attorney, Charles Adams, insists his client was unarmed and not fleeing, calling the shooting a tragic injustice and urging for criminal accountability — especially since the incident was caught on camera. A grand jury will ultimately decide whether charges are filed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e8d856b39fad663