Woman Sentenced for Shooting at Officer


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:52
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Woman Sentenced for Shooting at Officer

27-year-old Jewel Perez from Lubbock, Texas, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for pointing a gun at a police officer and firing it during a disturbance call in 2020. Perez, who had a history of mental health issues and traumatic brain injuries, hoped the officer would shoot her. The judge acknowledged her distress but emphasized the risk to others, hoping the sentence would protect the community.

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