Deputy Indicted in Fatal Chase | San Antonio News

Former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit has been indicted on a first-degree felony charge of aggravated assault by a public servant after fatally shooting 18-year-old John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. during a high-speed chase in Lake Jackson. The incident, which occurred just after midnight on June 1, ended when Mendoza crashed into a garage and was shot by Tippit as he approached the vehicle. Mendoza, a beloved freshman at Texas State University with his life ahead of him, died at the hospital. Tippit was arrested by the Texas Rangers, released on $250,000 bond, and Sheriff Bo Stallman called the tragedy devastating, stressing the need for officers who truly care for their communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/c9b53315fd37c946