Prosecutors to seek death in Texas officer killing

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a man charged in the fatal shooting of an Austin police officer.

Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg said Tuesday that she would pursue the death penalty against Brandon Montgomery Daniel. Daniel is charged with capital murder in the April 6 shooting death of Senior Officer Jaime Padron.

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