Grand Jury to Review Brazoria County Deputy’s Fatal Shooting of Teenager John Mendoza Jr.
From Murder Files Unsealed by Author Adidas Wilson
June 8, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the fatal shooting of John Mendoza Jr. by a deputy and the ensuing investigation and public response.
The episode details the 2026 fatal shooting of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. by a Brazoria County Sheriff’s deputy following a traffic stop and vehicle pursuit. While law enforcement reports a chase that ended in a garage, the victim's family and legal counsel maintain that the Texas State University student was unarmed and posed no threat. The incident has triggered widespread protests and intense public scrutiny, specifically regarding reports of a possible accidental discharge mentioned in dispatch audio. The Texas Rangers are currently leading an independent investigation to determine if the use of deadly force was legally justified. Ultimately, the case will be presented to a grand jury to decide if the deputy involved will face criminal charges. These sources highlight a community's urgent demand for transparency and the release of body-camera footage to clarify the conflicting narratives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.
People in this episode
Host: Adidas Wilson
Topics covered
- fatal shooting
- law enforcement
- public scrutiny
- grand jury
- transparency
- protests
Keywords
- Brazoria County
- John Mendoza Jr.
- fatal shooting
- grand jury
- Texas Rangers
- law enforcement
- protests
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brazoria County Sheriff’s, Texas State University, Texas Rangers
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