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Man Killed in Bedias Shooting; Suspect Detained, Cooperating with Grimes County Investigators
By Scott Engle at Montgomery County Police Reporter
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
A man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Saturday evening on Independence Drive in Bedias, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.m., the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Indepe...
Key takeaway On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.
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Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Saturday evening on Independence Drive in Bedias, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.m., the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Indepe...
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