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TCSO: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting in Pflugerville
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Julianna Russ , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Travis County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, which happened in the evening hours.
A shooting occurred in Pflugerville on Wednesday evening, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The Travis County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, which happened in the evening hours. Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that one person died and another was critically injured.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is the source of this information. For further details on the incident, readers can refer to the Travis County Sheriff's Office or local news sources, such as KXAN, which initially reported the shooting.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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