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Laredo man accused of threatening driver with handgun after headlights dispute
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Angie Bravo , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in the 9600 block of Mallard Loop.
A dispute over headlights led to an arrest in Laredo . A man was taken into custody on July 29 after allegedly threatening another driver with a handgun. The incident occurred in the 9600 block of Mallard Loop.
According to Laredo police, the complainant was sitting in his vehicle when the other driver asked him to turn off his headlights. The complainant refused, and the other driver allegedly retrieved a firearm from his vehicle. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the events that followed the alleged threat and the arrest of the suspect, identified as Carlos Jair Molano.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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