A Del Rio police officer was shot in a violent confrontation, leading to attempted capital murder charges for the suspect. This incident has sparked a serious conversation about the daily dangers our local law enforcement officers face while on the job.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Costs associated with administering exams and conducting background investigations.
The community benefits from having fully staffed police and fire departments.
The officer involved and their family are the primary victims of this senseless act of violence.
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Eric Anthony Castillo, 37, is charged with three counts of deadly conduct by discharging a firearm, one count of aggravated assault on a public servant, and one count of attempted capital murder of a peace...
The city is working to fill vacancies in the police and fire departments through testing and certification. This ensures that emergency services remain fully staffed and operational.
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