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Man accused of abducting 13-year-old girl from home dies in shooting during active Amber Alert
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Ryan Turbeville, Ryan Hayes, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The girl, 13, was taken from her home and found safe later.
A suspect is dead after a shooting occurred during an active alert for a missing girl. The girl, 13, was taken from her home and found safe later. Details about the incident are available from authorities in Florida.
The incident involved a vehicle being stopped by deputies, and the suspect was taken to a hospital where he died. The girl's abduction led to an alert being issued, which helped locate the vehicle. Further information about the incident can be found through news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other affiliated outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A suspect is dead after a shooting occurred during an active alert for a missing girl. The girl, 13, was taken from her home and found safe later. Details about the incident are available from…
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