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Shelter-in-place in San Marcos lifted, person in custody after U.S. Marshals search for armed suspect
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ethan Love , KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
San Marcos Emergency Services urged residents to shelter in place as U.S. Marshals searched for Dejon Darnell Holland, who is wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant and is believed to be armed.
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Key takeaway Marshals searched for Dejon Darnell Holland, who is wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant and is believed to be armed.
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The shelter-in-place order in San Marcos, though lifted, raises concerns about the potential for similar incidents in neighboring communities like West Lake Hills . Given the proximity of West Lake Hills to San Marcos, local residents may wonder about the protocols in place for emergency situations involving armed suspects. The fact that U.S. Marshals were involved in the search for Dejon Darnell Holland suggests a level of coordination between law enforcement agencies, which is reassuring for residents. However, it also highlights the need for West Lake Hills to review its own emergency response plans, ensuring that residents are adequately informed and protected in the event of a similar situation. The city's public safety department may need to reassess its communication strategies and protocols for shelter-in-place orders to ensure a swift and effective response.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Marcos Emergency Services urged residents to shelter in place as U.S. Marshals searched for Dejon Darnell Holland, who is wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant and is believed to be armed.
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