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Ex-SAPD officer acquitted in shooting death of San Antonio woman joins Kendall County Sheriff’s Office
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Spencer Heath, Nate Kotisso, Erica Hernandez , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement reports that the officer started at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office on August 3.
A former San Antonio police officer has taken a new position. This individual was previously involved in a high-profile case. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement reports that the officer started at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office on August 3.
The officer was acquitted in a trial related to a shooting death. Few details are available about the new role, but the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office made an announcement on Facebook. Further information about the case and the officer's new position can be found through local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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