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Ector County man arrested for discharging firearm near homes
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 24, 2026
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Key points Deputies from the Ector County Sheriff's Office heard gunshots while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred near the 2400 block of FM 1936.
A man was arrested for discharging a firearm on Saturday night. Deputies from the Ector County Sheriff's Office heard gunshots while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred near the 2400 block of FM 1936. An investigation was launched, during which multiple spent casings were found.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office was involved in the arrest and investigation. Details of the incident are available from the Ector County Sheriff's Office.
Further information about the arrest and investigation can be found through the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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