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Man dies over the weekend after shooting in Brenham
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Laura Hartog , as published by KXXV
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim, Laterius Ragston, was found with gunshot wounds in the 800 block of Pleasantview Avenue.
A shooting incident occurred in Brenham over the weekend, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old man. The victim, Laterius Ragston, was found with gunshot wounds in the 800 block of Pleasantview Avenue. Police officers provided emergency medical care before transporting him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Brenham Police Department is investigating the shooting, with assistance from the Texas Rangers. As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed in Hempstead with help from multiple law enforcement agencies. Further details about the incident are available from the Brenham Police Department's statement, released on Monday.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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