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Bond issued for suspect in Brownsville officer-involved shooting

Bond issued for suspect in Brownsville officer-involved shooting
2 hours 47 minutes 55 seconds ago Thursday, May 15 2025 May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 3:16 PM May 15, 2025 in News - Local

The man accused in the officer-involved shooting in Brownsville was arraigned on Thursday, according to the Brownsville Police Department.

Police said 25-year-old Alberto Pintor was served multiple warrants related to the shooting and charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest with a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. He was given a $640,000 bond.

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The shooting occurred on Tuesday when a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue Ford Explorer driven by Pintor.

Pintor shot at the trooper during a vehicle pursuit, according to DPS. He eventually fled on foot and attempted to enter a residence armed with a handgun. Responding officers discharged their weapons, striking Pintor. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing, and Pintor is expected to face additional state and federal charges.

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