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Pitchfork-Wielding Carjacking Suspect Shot by DPS Trooper After Multi-County Chase Ends in Leon County
By Scott Engle at Montgomery County Police Reporter
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
A Harris County carjacking that began near the North Loop on IH-45 stretched across multiple counties Monday morning before a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper shot the suspect near Centerville. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. LEON COUNTY, TX — A multi-county pursuit that...
Key takeaway The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The carjacking and subsequent multi-county chase that ended in Leon County with a suspect being shot by a DPS trooper raises concerns about public safety in the region. Given Magnolia 's location within Montgomery County, which was one of the counties the pursuit spanned, local residents may be wondering about the potential risks of such incidents spilling into their community. The fact that the chase originated in Harris County and crossed county lines before being resolved in Leon County highlights the need for effective interagency coordination and communication among local law enforcement agencies. As the Texas Rangers lead the investigation, Magnolia residents will be looking for more information on how this incident might impact local policing strategies and emergency response protocols, particularly in cases where crimes committed in neighboring counties have the potential to affect their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Harris County carjacking that began near the North Loop on IH-45 stretched across multiple counties Monday morning before a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper shot the suspect near Centerville. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. LEON COUNTY, TX — A multi-county pursuit that...
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