0. Bryan is located in the shadow of Texas A&M University and about 100 miles northwest of Houston. Employee Matthew Hawkins said he heard what he thought was a loud crash, then realized it was gunfire and eventually ran outside the building. Authorities said one person was killed and four others were critically injured during a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan Thursday afternoon. All Rights Reserved. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. Investigators were still trying to determine the motive for the attack, authorities said. Bryan is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. Authorities say Bollin opened fire at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior his arrest. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. He was booked into the Brazos County Detention Center in Bryan late Thursday, according to Bryan police. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "We are devastated by the events today at our Bryan manufacturing facility," the company said in a statement. KBTX-TV reported at least six people have been injured following the shooting. Bryan, a town of about 84,000 people,is about 100 miles northwest of Houston and next to College Station, home of A&M University. How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm. SEE ALSO: Bryan, Texas shooting: Trooper shot pursuing suspect after 1 killed and 6 wounded in workplace shooting, "I see him every day," Barron said. Copyright NBC 5 News and The Associated Press, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It is about 100 miles east of Austin and 100 miles northwest of Houston. 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Police in Bryan 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. An employee of Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan, just outside of College Station, allegedly opened fire, killing 40-year-old Timothy Smith and injuring four others at the facility, officials said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The suspected gunman is an employee at the custom cabinet company where the initial shooting took place, police said Thursday. Bollin has been charged with murder and booked into the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. Trey Louis, 21, is a mattress salesman from Sante Fe, Texas, who wowed Perry and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie during his audition when he sang Whiskey Myers' "Stone" on the show's . Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Principal fired for reading 'I Need a New Butt!' "Cecilia and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect.". Bryan is about 100 miles northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. BRYAN, Texas - One person was killed and five people were wounded Thursday in a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, police said. We're all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday. I remember Virginia. He remains in serious but stable condition, the department said. BRYAN, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspect arrested in connection with the shooting that killed one person and injured five others, including a DPS trooper, in Bryan, Texas reportedly "came with. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? 255K subscribers A shooting with multiple victims has reportedly occurred in Bryan, Texas. According to its website, it has design centers in nearly a dozen Texas cities and employs more than 600 people. Marc Barron, a co-worker, told ABC Houston station KTRK that he'd see Bollin every day. The names of the survivors have not been released. @AgendaFreeTVYour donations keep us on the air! The TV station said multiple people are in critical condition. These shootings going on everywhere and you never know.". Bryan is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan. Kent Moore Cabinets also offered its prayers with the following statement: "Our hearts are hurting.We're all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday. Watch the video above, to hear what happened that left him "so shook.". He said he believed a handgun was used in the shooting. A man opened fire at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior to his arrest, the Texas Department of Public Safety says. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said about two hours after the attack, Bollin was arrested in Bedias, a small community about 25 miles northeast of Bryan. The 27-year-old trooper has been with DPS since 2017. Your concern and kind words are deeply appreciated. Their names are not yet being released, the department said Friday. Bryan police identified the suspect late Thursday as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County. His changes include expanded background checks, reviewing ghost gun federal policies and reassessing the use of stabilizing braces on pistols. A suspected gunman in Texas who killed at least one person and wounded five others at a cabinet manufacturer was being held Friday on $1 million bond, accused of opening fire at the company where. Police asked people to stay away from the business during the investigation. Larry Winston Bollin is facing a murder charge following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, Thursday, April 9, 2021. A man opened fire Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior to . How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm. Kent Moore Cabinets released a statement Thursday night saying it's "devastated" by the shooting at its manufacturing facility. The name of the person who was killed will be released Friday, Bryan police said. Texas police arrested a suspect in connection with a mass shooting that left at least one dead and multiple people injured, including a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. PLANO, Texas - A Plano family is shaken up after a bullet fired from a party at a short-term rental property made its way into their 3-year-old daughter's playroom.. People who live in the . Katy Perry broke down in tears and delivered stirring words after a contestant on "American Idol" revealed he had survived a school shooting. Bollin was an employee of Kent Moore Cabinets, Bryan Police Department Chief Eric Buske said. SANTA FE, Texas (AP) An emotional audition on "American Idol" by a survivor of a Texas high school shooting prompted tears from the judges and criticism of the country's response to gun violence. One person was killed and five others were wounded Thursday after a gunman opened fire at a manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas, officials said. The Eagle newspaper reported earlier that police responded to a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets corporate office. Two victims remain in critical condition following a Thursday afternoon shooting at a cabinet-making business in Texas, police said Friday. The business, Kent Moore Cabinets, makes custom cabinets and has several locations across Texas. Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021. By the time officers arrived, the shooter was gone. Lt. Jason James with Bryan police said six ambulances responded. At least one person was killed and four others injured after multiple people were reportedly shot inside a business in Bryan, Texas on Thursday. NBC 5 News Larry Winston Bollin is facing a murder charge following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, Thursday, April 9, 2021. Four of the victims were said to be in critical condition, and a fifth suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. A motive for the shooting has not yet been confirmed. Kent Moore Cabinets said that it was cooperating with authorities and supporting its employees. The shooting occurred hours after President Joe Biden announced executive actions to address gun violence in the country. "Cecilia [the governor's wife] and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect.". "We will NOT allow this in TX. BRYAN, Texas A man opened fire Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday, Man opens fire at warehouse in Bryan, Texas, fatally shooting one and injuring five others, Gunman believed to be an employee; motive for shooting unknown, Texas State Trooper shot pursuing suspect; suspect is in custody. American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan were left stunned by an audition from Trey Louis, a survivor of the 2018 Santa Fe, Texas school shooting. Texas Gov. Just before the hearing late Friday morning, the Bryan Police Department identified the person shot to death as 40-year-old Timothy Smith. 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. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the facility at approximately 2:30 p.m., but the suspect had left the scene. "Everybody told me this guy is very calm and out of the blue he decides to do this," Rodriguez said. Biden's executive actions, which are likely to face legal hurdles, are aimed at reducing mass shootings, suicides and domestic violence. We want to thank the many members of our law enforcement teams and other emergency personnel who responded so quickly.". "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. MARYLAND POLICE IDENTIFY 2 KILLED IN SHOOTING INVOLVING OFF-DUTY PENTAGON OFFICER. He said it's not something anyone expected to happen. According to the Bryan Police Department, Bollin has since been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. "It's so sad it had to happen to us, too," Rodriguez said. 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. ", Texas Gov. book to class, Texas tornados destroy homes, leave 300,000 without power, Report: Houston ranked No. James said Thursday afternoon a scene is secure. The company's headquarters in Bryan opened in 2011 and employs nearly 600 workers. During the shooting, Barron said they came face to face. A suspected gunman was arrested after a shooting rampage Thursday that left one person dead and five others injured in Bryan, Texas, authorities said. Police: 1 killed, 4 wounded in shooting at Texas business, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over. "He was honestly proud of where he worked, and I was proud of him.". Get the latest details in our LIVE BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE.The Bryan shooter is reportedly still at large and the search is ongoing. "We will NOT allow this in TX.". Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. The man, Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County, was. Louis was born and raised in Santa Fe, Texas, which is located in the southeastern part of the state. Barron described the unidentified suspect as quiet, and someone who would offer to buy others food. BREAKING: There has been a mass shooting at a business in Bryan in the 300 block of Stone City Drive. 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. The trooper remains in serious but stable condition, the agencysaid. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. Marc Barron said he was caught off guard by the shooting. Bollin's bond for this charge was set at $1 million, on top of the $1.2 million bond for the murder charge. Kent Moore Cabinets also offered its prayers with the following statement: "Our hearts are hurting. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. Bollin had fled the location when Bryan police arrived shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time, authorities said. I was in art room one, and he shot up art room two . The gunman used a handgun and acted alone, Buske said. Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect. 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. Police officers direct workers away from the shooting scene in Bryan, Texas, on April 8, 2021. Bryan police responded to Kent Moore Cabinets around 2:30 p.m. and found multiple people had been shot and the gunman had fled, police Chief Eric Buske said. Market data provided by Factset. One person was killed and five other were injured in a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday afternoon. An additional person was transported to the hospital after suffering an asthma attack. How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm. "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic," Biden said in remarks Thursday. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect.". The Bryan shooter is reportedly still. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. In May 2018 a gunman walked into my school. He remained hospitalized in serious but stable condition as. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday. The company said it is "fully cooperating" with law enforcement and is focused on supporting employees "during this tragic time.". February 28, 2023. http://twitter.com/AgendaFreeTVFollow us on Facebook! Texas DPS said one of its troopers was shot while pursuing "an individual suspected of being involved in the shooting." "Our hearts go out to the families and the loved ones of those affected. Were all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday, the statement said. During the manhunt for Bollin, he shot and wounded a state trooper, who was hospitalized in serious but stable condition, the Texas Department of Public Safety said on Twitter. HEAR THE AUDIO: Chaos heard on police dispatch audio during Bryan shooting. he said. The company, which makes custom cabinets, has design centers in nearly a dozen Texas cities and employs more than 600 people, according to its website. By Justin Bey, Victoria Albert, Tori B. Powell, Updated on: April 9, 2021 / 7:11 AM Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you the latest updates on the Bryan, Texas shooting, and he'll also read your comments and questions on the air!Follow us on Twitter! "We're all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday," the statement said. "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. April 8, 2021. ABC News' Abby Shalawylo, Gina Sunseri and Timmy Truong contributed to this report. A police officer blocks road access near the scene of a mass shooting in Bryan, Texas on April 8, 2021. Police identified the suspect late Thursday as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County. Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske said a sixth. During Friday's hearing, a court revealed additional charges against Larry Bollin, who is already charged with murder after five people were shot, one of them fatally, inside Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan, Texas. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? At 2:30 p.m. local time, police responded to reports of a shooting at the business, where they discovered several shooting victims. Updated: 9:56 AM CDT April 9, 2021. While being pursued by authorities, the gunman shot and wounded Texas State Trooper Juan Rojas Tovar who remains hospitalized Friday in critical but stable condition, the Texas Department of Public Safety said on Twitter. Bryan, Texas shooting: Trooper shot pursuing suspect after 1 killed and 6 wounded in workplace shooting. "Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights. Louis, 21, performed a cover of Whiskey Myers' "Stone," which easily earned him a spot in the next round during Sunday . Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske told reporters he believes Bollin is an employee at the Kent Moore Cabinets location where the shooting happened. 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In a statement posted on itsFacebookpage, Kent Moore Cabinets said our hearts are hurting and asked for thoughts and prayers for its employees and their families. Legal Statement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. The first shooting took place at Kent Moore Cabinets manufacturing facility, where police said the suspect is an employee. "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. Investigators were still trying to determine what led to the shooting. 2:58 pm . Bollin also faces five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Bryan police officers direct workers away from the scene of a mass shooting at an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021.