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Houston Cops Shot an Innocent Student’s Car Dozens of Times - Then Denied Her Claim

Mayor John Whitmire arranged a replacement after the city denied compensation, while officials said the shooting followed the law and a separate review is underway.

HOUSTON, Texas — A University of Houston student whose parked car was riddled with police gunfire during a July shootout was initially told the city owed her nothing, even though authorities do not accuse her of any wrongdoing. Abigail Trujillo, 20, was working at Highland Village on July 6 when Houston police confronted Jamarcus Spates, who was driving a reportedly stolen vehicle. Nine officers opened fire, and dozens of bullets struck Trujillo…

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Reason broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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