"I turned around and he faces me. Marc Barron, a co-worker, told ABC Houston station KTRK that he'd see Bollin every day. Reach her at victoria.albert@viacomcbs.com, First published on April 9, 2021 / 8:21 PM. "We will NOT allow this in TX. Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske told reporters that investigators believe Bollin used a handgun and was solely responsible for the attack, which happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Police found several shooting victims on the scene, but the suspect had already fled. April 8, 2021 The man accused of carrying out 5 "execution-style" murders in Texas was triggered by his neighbors complaining their baby's sleep was Republican Texas Gov. Do you value our journalism? The man suspected of opening fire Thursday at a manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas, killing 1 and injuring 5, is facing new charges, the Bryan Police Department said Friday. We made eye-to-eye contact," Barron said. Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk; Apr 9, 2021 Apr 9, 2021 Updated Feb 28, 2023; Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A motive for the shooting has not yet been confirmed. The shooting came as President Biden announced a modest series of steps intended to address gun violence after deadly shootings in the Atlanta area and in Boulder, Colo., in the past month. A sixth victim -- a Texas Department of Public Safety officer -- was shot and injured while trying to apprehend the suspect, officials said. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the facility at approximately 2:30 p.m., but the suspect had left the scene. A sixth person was shot but did not sustain critical injuries. Amelia Rodriguez, another co-worker, told ABC News, "I don't know how to feel. DPS would not release the trooper's name. A seventh victim was taken to the hospital after suffering an asthma attack. JUAN A. LOZANO April 27, 2023 HOUSTON (AP) A Texas man on a date who paid $40 to park, only to learn inside a Houston burger joint that he was scammed, allegedly went back and fatally shot the man posing as an attendant and then returned for dinner, according to court records. Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske told reporters he believes Bollin is an employee at the Kent Moore Cabinets location. . 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Greg Abbott criticized Biden over the measures, hours before the shootings in Bryan. Cecilia and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect, he said. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family members of those who were involved. (Bryan Police Department via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The employee then shot a Texas state trooper who was trying to take him into custody near Iola, Texas, about 30 miles northeast of Bryan, according to Lt. Craig Cummings, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety. DALLAS (AP) A private company that ran a Texas jail where a woman allegedly went blind following days of medical neglect before her 2019 death has agreed to a $7 million lawsuit settlement along with other defendants, her familys attorney said Thursday. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that the president's announcement threatens the 2nd Amendment. The uptick in the border city of Brownsville is testing a stretch of the U.S. border that is typically equipped to handle the influx of people fleeing poverty and violence. Amelia Rodriguez, an employee interviewed on KBTX, said she heard a loud noise and thought it was a broken machine until a coworker grabbed her arm and told her to run. Police said they believed the suspect used a handgun. "We demand action.". Police put out a description of the suspect and a description of the car he was driving. Police officers direct workers away from the shooting scene in Bryan, Texas, on April 8, 2021. ", Heartbroken dad speaks out as body of teen and 6 others found after sleepover, Seven bodies found just hours after Amber Alert for two missing girls, 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow's hair found on duct tape used to wrap son's body, Inside Jeffrey Epstein's private calendar including meeting with Noam Chomsky, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The suspect has been identified as Larry Bollin, One person died and four others were critically injured in the Texas shooting, Workers at surrounding buildings leave the area after the mass shooting on Thursday, Reports of a shooting came in around 2.30pm on Thursday, There was a huge police presence at the scene, The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. ABC News' Abby Shalawylo, Gina Sunseri and Timmy Truong contributed to this report. Bryan previously trafficked narcotics in the Houston area, had possessed meth and was Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske said its believed Bollin is an employee at Kent Moore Cabinets factor, where the shooting happened, ABC13 reports. We will NOT allow this in TX. The attacker then turned around, looked at everyone, reloaded and started firing again.. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he is working with law enforcement on the shooting. Students at Jane Long School in Bryan were temporarily put on lockdown as a result of the shooting but were being sent home by 3.30pm. Only hours before the shooting, Gov. Courtesy of KBTX. Court records do not show details of the agreement, including what share of the settlement was paid by which of the defendants. The suspect was arrested following the shooting. "He's my big brother. DPS said as the trooper pursued the suspect on FM 39, he was shot and flown to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Friday morning. Show us with your support. Police identified the suspect late Thursday as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County. Just before the hearing late Friday morning, the Bryan Police Department identified the person shot to death as 40-year-old Timothy Smith. They also gave an update on the four victims who were injured, saying two were in stable condition, one was in critical but stable condition, and another was treated and released on Thursday. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? A second shooting within the city of Jasper occurred shortly after the first, the statement said. ", Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilbert Hinojosa released a statement Thursday evening criticizing the governor for his comments and demanded "common-sense gun reform. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Kent Moore Cabinets said our hearts are hurting and asked for thoughts and prayers for its employees and their families. "Our hearts go out to the families and the loved ones of those affected," the company said. Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people on Thursday. According to police, Bollin fled after shooting the DPS trooper and was later arrested by Texas Highway Patrol in Grimes County. It felt like a drill and then whenever the shots started it was like, Its a shooting. All Rights Reserved. An employee armed with a handgun opened fire at a cabinet production plant in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday, killing one person and critically wounding four others, the police said. April 9, 2021 BRYAN, Texas (AP) Police in Texas were still seeking a motive Friday for what led an employee at a cabinet-making company to open fire on his co-workers, leaving one man dead and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper during a search for the suspect. One person was injured in a shooting in Bryan Friday morning (KBTX) By Megan Calongne. By the time officers arrived, the Bollin was gone, Buske said. Marc Barron, an employee at Kent Moore, said the shooting caught him off guard as the suspect is not someone expected to do such a thing. No attorney was listed for Bollin in the jail record. Two additional victims in critical condition and one in stable condition are being Around 4:45 p.m., DPS said the suspect was spotted in Bedias, Texas, and taken into custody. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Gunfire at a huge prom after-party at a home in Texas injured nine teenagers, and a second shooting in a nearby city is being investigated for a possible connection, officials said. Around 3:30 p.m., DPS said multiple law enforcement agencies were trying to arrest Bollin in Iola, Texas. "Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights, Abbott tweeted. There have been three mass shootings, generally defined as a shooting in which at least three people die, in America in less than a month, according to Mother Jones. Both are in stable condition, according to the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston. He's being held on $1 million bond for shooting the officer in Grimes County and $1.2 million for the murder charge, according to jail records. Bollin was an employee of Kent Moore Cabinets, Bryan Police Department Chief Eric Buske said. The officer who was shot was taken to St. Joseph Health Regional hospital in Bryan where he underwent surgery and was in stable condition late Thursday, according to DPS Lt. Craig Cummings. Emergency personnel at the scene where the shooting suspect was apprehended in Bedias, Texas, on Thursday after a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan, Texas. Please enter valid email address to continue. Police say officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2500 block of W Villa Maria around 1:30 a.m. Friday. Please direct all inquiries to @BryanPolice https://t.co/5Hu5r3WONu. Michael Miller/College Station Eagle, via Associated Press. In addition to Mr. Smith and the four who were critically wounded, a sixth person had minor injuries and a seventh had a medical-related emergency, according to Lt. Jason James, a spokesman for the Bryan Police Department. WebTexas police on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with a mass shooting that left at least one dead and five others injured, including a Texas Department of Public Safety BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that happened Sunday morning in Downtown Bryan. During the shooting, Barron said they came face to face. three mass shootings, generally defined as a shooting in which at least three people die, in America, Texas has experienced seven mass shootings since 2010, announced a slate of new gun control measures, 2019 University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Law enforcement officers say they have no idea where a Texas man is who police say shot and killed five neighbors on Friday after they asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard. 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"He basically turned away from me to shoot (the victim who works on the other side of the suspect).". 2:58 pm pic.twitter.com/JarARiu2hN. WebBRYAN, Texas Multiple people were left injured after a shooting in Bryan in the early morning of April 30, according to the Bryan Police Department. Bollin had fled the location when Bryan police arrived shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time, authorities said. Emergency personnel at the scene where the shooting suspect was apprehended in Bedias, Texas, on By JAKE BLEIBERG April 27, 2023. OK, I run, I guess? he said. Three victims, including the person who had the medical episode, have been released from the hospital. We are devastated by the events today at our Bryan manufacturing facility located on Stone City Drive, Kent Moore Cabinets said in a statement. ", "The state will assist in any way needed to help prosecute the suspect," he said. BRYAN, Texas Kent Moore Cabinets, the site of Thursday's mass shooting in Bryan, has set up a community support fund to help the victims who continue to recover from their injuries. Hours before the shooting, Abbott had criticized President Joe Biden's new executive actions aimed at gun reform. Bryan Police are investigating a Wednesday night drive-by shooting. Shelters in a Texas city are struggling to find space for migrants who authorities say have abruptly begun crossing by the thousands from Mexico. Web4/30/2023 5:52 AM PT. A person who answered the phone at Kent Moore Cabinets headquarters in Bryan said she couldnt provide any information on the shooting. The shooting occurred hours after President Joe Biden announced executive actions to address gun violence in the country. At least six injured, several in critical condition according to my sources. Barron described the unidentified suspect as quiet, and someone who would offer to buy others food. Greg Abbott of Texas had accused Mr. Biden of threatening our 2nd Amendment rights and of pushing a new liberal power grab to take away our guns. He advocated legislation to make Texas a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State.. The police said they had responded at about 2:30 p.m. local time to a report of a shooting at 350 Stone City Drive in Bryan, where Kent Moore cabinets are manufactured, and found at least seven victims. "It's an international embarrassment.". Two ambulances rushed victims to St. Joseph Hospital. Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native. As of April 6, there have reportedly been 133 mass shootings in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research group that tracks gun violence. The dude, hes kind of quiet. San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Saturday evening that authorities had widened the search to as far as 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the scene of the shooting. The suspect opened fire at the site on 501 Industrial Blvd in Bryan and was gone when police arrived on the scene around 2.30pm. Francisco Oropeza, 38, fled after the shooting Friday night that left five people dead, including an 8-year-old boy. WATCH: Woman says she 'just hid and prayed' during shooting, "I hid under a small place and praying to God," she said. "To give me the opportunity to be alive again. The witness said that the gunman emptied a magazine in Timothys direction, the police said in a court affidavit. Police say four individuals were shot just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, near West 26th Street and South Bryan Avenue. A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety provided more information about how Thursday's shooting unfolded. WebAnother person was taken to a hospital after suffering an asthma attack, Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske said in an early Thursday night news conference. The Bryan Police Department identified the man who was killed as Timothy Smith, a 40-year-old resident of Bryan. Police said they are currently unaware of the suspected gunman's motive. ", "Governor Abbott, when you open the door to gun violence, this is not a sanctuary for anyone," Hinojosa said. WebPublished: Aug. 21, 2022 at 7:09 AM PDT | Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 10:09 AM PDT BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan police say the man suspected of shooting two people early Sunday Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Its so sad it had to happen to us, too, Rodriguez said. KBTX reported that a state trooper, who has not yet been identified, was also shot while pursuing the suspect and is in serious, but stable condition. Hes the dude you wouldnt expect to do this kind of stuff. The police on Friday identified the man who was killed as Timothy J. Smith, 40. Hollywood writers going on strike over fair pay in streaming era, Missing teens likely among 7 people found dead in Oklahoma, authorities say, Fish contaminated with "forever chemicals" found in nearly every state, Gordon Lightfoot, "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" singer, dies at 84, CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue, At least 6 dead after dust storm causes massive pile-up on Illinois highway, Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids, U.S. tracking high-altitude balloon first spotted off Hawaii, Bob Lee died from three stab wounds, medical examiner says, At least 1 dead, multiple people wounded in Texas workplace shooting. Another person was taken to the hospital with asthma-related issues. The man, Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County, was charged with murder, the Bryan Police Department said on Friday. Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people on Thursday. An employee of Kent Moore | April 8, 2021, 6:57 PM. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. WebLate Thursday night, the Bryan Police Department identified the suspect as Larry Bollin, a 27-year-old from Grimes County. He was honestly proud of where he worked, and I was proud of him.. Greg Abbott said in a statement, "I have been working closely with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers as they assist local law enforcement on a swift response to this criminal act. One person who was shot at the original scene had non-life-threatening injuries. It's time to get legislation making TX a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State passed and to my desk for signing.". He is facing a charge of attempted capital murder for shooting the DPS officer, as well. At the time of his plea, Bryan admitted that on May 4, 2022, he fired multiple shots at an HPD officer near 14300 Gulf Freeway. The cabinet company released the following statement in wake of the shooting: Our hearts are hurting. When the shooting began, Barron told ABC13 he assumed something had fallen until he came face-to-face with the suspect. WebUpdated on: April 9, 2021 / 7:11 AM / CBS News A suspected gunman was arrested after a shooting rampage Thursday that left one person dead and five others injured in Bryan, "We are fully cooperating with law enforcement during the investigation of this horrible crime. @ATFHou is enroute and responding with Special Agents and a K-9. A DPS Trooper was shot while pursuing an individual suspected of being involved in the shooting in Bryan. Im still in shock because I think we live in a very peaceful community, she said. In this photo provided by KJAS, Jasper, Texas, crime scene tape cordons off the scene of a shooting, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Jasper, Texas. "I have been working closely with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers as they assist local law enforcement on a swift response to this criminal act," Abbott said in astatement. There were no injuries in the second shooting, but a connection is being investigated because of a common vehicle at both locations, the statement said. By Michael Levenson and Christina Morales. But I guess that's why nobody expected for stuff like this to happen.". The state will assist in any way needed to help prosecute the suspect. Kent Moore Cabinets, founded in 1971, has nearly 600 employees across Texas as well as showrooms and sales offices in Austin, Houston, Waco, Fort Worth and other locations, according to its website. Police said four of the five victims who were shot at the business are in critical condition. "We will NOT allow this in TX.". pic.twitter.com/GW3UYrZW6f. Officials said he was taken to a hospital and remains in stable condition. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Lt. Craig Cummings speaks to members of the media outside of CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital, where people wounded during a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets are being treated, April 8, 2021 in Bryan, Texas. The deceased victim has been identified as Timothy Smith, a 40-year-old, resident of Bryan. The Texas Department of Public Safety said its officers tried to take Bollin into custody near Iola at about 3:30 p.m., but the suspect allegedly shot a trooper and fled. Investigators are still trying to determine the motive for the attack, authorities said. Police officers directed workers from the scene of a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets on Thursday. The company said it is "fully cooperating" with law enforcement and is focused on supporting employees "during this tragic time.". "Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect.". All rights reserved. At the time of his plea, Bryan admitted that on May 4, 2022, he fired multiple shots at an HPD officer near 14300 Gulf Freeway. Police say man continued date after fatal shooting over $40. Police announced Friday evening that Bollin has also been charged with five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A Texas sheriff says a fugitive accused of opening fire on his neighbors after they asked him to stop shooting in his yard could be anywhere by the now. "Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights. "Life is unpredictable, and it can go in a second. ", "Two hours ago, I thought I was gonna pass out, you know, my legs are feeling weak and everything," she said. Abbotts office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on his earlier tweet, but issued a statement saying he and his wife are praying for the victims. According to police, Bollin fled after shooting the DPS I remember Virginia. Rodriguez said as she and her coworkers tried to run outside, they realized the shooter was already outside. The injured trooper was identified as Juan Rojas Tovar. A strong majority supported requiring background checks for all gun purchases, and most backed temporarily taking guns away from people deemed dangerous to themselves and others. "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic," Biden said in remarks Thursday. Texas shooting: 1 dead, 5 injured at Bryan business; wounded trooper identified. Texas Republicans, who control state government, have long taken pride in the states reputation as a bastion for gun ownership. Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Upon arriving, police found a person who appeared to have been shot. I love him very, very much, and I'm very proud of him," she said. Because you never know with these people. The state will assist in any way needed to help prosecute the suspect.". Authorities have widened the search area for a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors near Houston. These shootings going on everywhere and you never know.. The scanner in Brazos County, Texas (where Bryan, Texas is) says a trooper has been shot -- this comes after a multiple-victim shooting in Bryan Steve Lookner (@lookner) April 8, 2021 Sheriffs deputies in Jasper County, in East Texas, arrived in the wee hours of Sunday at a home where about 250 people were partying, authorities said. These shootings going on everywhere and you never know.". Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was booked into the Brazos County Detention Center in Bryan late Thursday, according to Bryan police. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Five other people, who have not yet been named, were injured in the shooting four victims who were hit by gunfire, and one person who had what police described as a "medical episode" at the scene of the shooting. We will not be releasing their information at this time. Employee, Marc Barron, said he saw the shooter often at work and described him as quiet and that no one expected this could happen. A man was arrested at about 4:20 p.m., two hours after the shooting, near Bedias, Texas, about 10 miles east of Iola, Lieutenant Cummings said. Texas has experienced seven mass shootings since 2010. Thirty-eight-year-old suspect Francisco Oropeza fled after the shooting. By ACACIA CORONADO April 24, 2023. WebOne Dead and Four Are Critically Wounded in Shooting in Bryan, Texas. CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) A widening manhunt for a Texas gunman who fatally shot five neighbors continued coming up empty Sunday as officers knocked on doors, the governor put up $50,000 in reward money and the FBI appeared no closer to catching the killer after nearly two days of searching with a team that has grown to hundreds of people. One person was located with an apparent gunshot wound and taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officials said gunfire at a huge prom after-party at the home injured multiple teenagers, and a second shooting in a nearby city is being investigated for a possible connection.
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