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Texas trooper fatally shoots driver of stolen ambulance after I-35 chase
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
A Texas trooper was involved in a fatal shooting of a driver. The incident occurred after a chase on Interstate 35. The vehicle being pursued was a stolen ambulance. The trooper's actions resulted in…
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Key takeaway The incident occurred after a chase on Interstate 35.
A Texas trooper was involved in a fatal shooting of a driver. The incident occurred after a chase on Interstate 35. The vehicle being pursued was a stolen ambulance. The trooper's actions resulted in the death of the driver. Further details about the incident are available from the National Desk.
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Category: News Published: August 13, 2026 Source: National Desk Reading time: 1 min
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