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Shootout over stolen tailgate in east Houston now under review by DA’s office, police say
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· February 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident is now being reviewed by the district attorney's office, according to police.
A shootout occurred in east Houston over a stolen tailgate. The incident is now being reviewed by the district attorney's office, according to police. Details of the shootout are not provided, but it is known that the dispute involved a stolen vehicle part. For more information on the incident and the ongoing review, readers can refer to the source, KHOU Houston.
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Category: safety Published: February 26, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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