ANGLETON, Texas — Roughly 100 people gathered in Angleton on Sunday afternoon for a march in support of John Mendoza Jr., calling for transparency, answers and the release of body camera footage as the investigation into his death continues.
The “March for John Mendoza Jr.” took place on June 14, 2026, from about 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants marched from Angleton City Hall to the Brazoria County Courthouse, where several speakers addressed the crowd.
Gulf Coast Times estimated about 100 people were present during the event.
The march was peaceful but emotional, with attendees holding signs, wearing shirts, chanting and speaking publicly about their concerns. Police were present and helped direct traffic as marchers made their way from City Hall to the courthouse.
Many of those who attended said they do not believe justice has been served in Mendoza’s death. Several attendees described the shooting as murder and said they want to see the body camera footage released so the public can better understand what happened.
The case remains under investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Throughout the march, calls to “release the video” and demands for accountability were heard from the crowd. Attendees said they want officials to release body camera footage and provide more information about the events that led to Mendoza’s death.
Charles Adams, the attorney representing the family of John Mendoza Jr., spoke during the event and focused part of his remarks on the importance of camera footage in police encounters.
“Cameras protect good citizens from bad cops and good cops from bad citizens,” Adams said.
The comment drew attention from the crowd as marchers continued calling for the release of video connected to the incident.
Sunni Sproles, one of the speakers at the march, also addressed what she viewed as unequal treatment when law enforcement is involved in a fatal incident.
“Every one of us would be in jail ... arrested at the scene,” Sproles said.
The march was organized as a public show of support for Mendoza’s family and as a call for officials to provide answers. Attendees repeatedly said they wanted transparency from law enforcement and investigators.
One attendee, when asked by Gulf Coast Times what they wanted to say directly to local officials, said they wanted the footage released immediately and questioned why the person involved in Mendoza’s death had not been jailed.
“Release the video now. Release the cam footage right now,” the attendee said. “If I were to kill someone, when would they release the footage? The next [expletive] day. And when are they going to put me in jail? That [expletive] day. That’s what I want to tell them. How come they haven’t put that man in jail? He made the mistake. If I make a mistake, are they gonna forgive me and let me loose?”
The statement reflected the frustration expressed by several people at the march who said they believe the public deserves to see the video and receive a clearer explanation of the moments leading up to Mendoza’s death.
Chloe Delossantos, the organizer of the march, said the community is tired and wants change. When asked what she wanted local officials to hear, Delossantos said people are beyond the point of being ignored.
“We’re tired,” Delossantos said. “We’re tired and we want change. And if you don’t listen, I think that it’s past the point of where they’re gonna let you ignore.”
Delossantos said the march would not be the last. According to the organizer, another march is expected, and additional marches will continue until the family and community receive the answers and justice they are demanding.
The march began at Angleton City Hall and ended near the Brazoria County Courthouse, a symbolic route that placed the gathering in front of local government and court institutions. The crowd included family supporters, community members and others who said they wanted to stand with Mendoza’s family while the investigation continues.
The mood remained organized throughout the afternoon. Marchers walked together, chanted and listened as speakers addressed the crowd. Despite the emotion surrounding the case, the event remained peaceful.
The central message from the march was clear: attendees want the public release of body camera footage, more transparency from officials and accountability in connection with Mendoza’s death.
The Texas Rangers investigation remains ongoing. No final investigative findings were announced at the march.
For many who attended, the event was about keeping Mendoza’s name and story in the public eye while the case moves forward.
Supporters said they plan to continue gathering, speaking out and demanding answers until they believe justice has been served.
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