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Monday, October 12, 2026
Courthouse News Service
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Police Killing

The family of the late Brandon Jacque sued the City of Burnet, Texas and its former police Officer Russell Butler, who was fired and charged with murder for allegedly shooting Jacque to death while responding to a noise complaint, in Austin Federal Court.

AUSTIN, Texas — The family of the late Brandon Jacque brought a federal complaint against the city of Burnet, Texas, and its former police officer Russell Butler, who was fired and charged with murder for allegedly shooting Jacque to death while responding to a noise complaint.

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