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Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of killing San Benito cop
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Mark Reagan , as published by MyRGV
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The defendant, now 20, was involved in a lengthy pursuit that ended in tragedy.
A trial is underway in Brownsville for a man accused of a serious crime. The defendant, now 20, was involved in a lengthy pursuit that ended in tragedy. He is accused of shooting a police officer from San Benito.
The officer who was killed was a lieutenant with the San Benito Police Department. The defendant has entered a plea of not guilty to several charges. His trial began with the selection of jurors.
He could face severe penalties if convicted. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the trial and the charges against the defendant.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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