Employee Matthew Hawkins said he heard what he thought was a loud crash, then realized it was gunfire and eventually ran outside the building. BRYAN, Texas . Kent Moore Cabinets also offered its prayers with the following statement: "Our hearts are hurting. One of the injured victims was identified as a state trooper who was shot during a manhunt. The wounded were taken to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in critical condition as authorities launched a manhunt for the shooter. It has design centers in nearly a dozen Texas cities and employs more than 600 people, according to its website. "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.". "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 was killed and four people were wounded Thursday in a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, police said. Police asked people to stay away from the business during the investigation. he said. Greg Abbott said. 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 . The Bryan Police Department identified the man who was killed as Timothy Smith, a 40-year-old resident of Bryan. 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. 0. "It's a good little town that had a really bad thing happen to it," he told ABC13 of his hometown. ABC News' Abby Shalawylo, Gina Sunseri and Timmy Truong contributed to this report. Bollin also faces five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect.". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The business, Kent Moore Cabinets, makes custom cabinets and has several locations across Texas. BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The man arrested and charged with a fatal workplace shooting that left one dead and six injured, including a DPS trooper, is now being held on more than $3 million. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. Bollin's bond for this charge was set at $1 million, on top of the $1.2 million bond for the murder charge. We are fully cooperating with the police who are investigating this horrible crime.. Two Mexican citizens were among those injured in the shooting. Bryan, a central Texas city located about 100 miles northwest of Houston, has a population of 84,000 people and is situated near Texas A&M University in College Station. One of the injured victims was. Cecilia and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect," Abbott said. We want to thank the many members of our law enforcement teams and other emergency personnel who responded so quickly.". As the scene unfolded on Thursday, victims recalled the moment the shooting broke out at Kent Moore Cabinets, a central Texas custom cabinet manufacturer. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. An hour after police arrived on the shooting, a trooper was shot south of the town of Iola as officials attempted to take the suspect into custody, Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Craig Cummings said. The gunman used a handgun and acted alone, Buske said. Jail records showed Bollin was being held on bonds totaling more than $3 million. 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. "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. Your concern and kind words are deeply appreciated. Bryan is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. The suspect, identified as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County, has been charged with murder, police said. In May 2018 a gunman walked into my school. In a statement posted on. "We're all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday," the statement said. The Bryan shooter is reportedly still. Our thoughts are with our workers and their families, and we ask that you join us in keeping everyone touched by this tragedy in your thoughts (and prayers). With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. NBC 5's Scott Gordon contributed to this report. 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. Lt. Jason James with Bryan police said six ambulances responded. 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. "He was honestly proud of where he worked, and I was proud of him.". Law enforcement responds to a reported shooting at a business in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday, April 8. During the shooting, Barron said they came face to face. At 2:30 p.m. local time, police responded to reports of a shooting at the business, where they discovered several shooting victims. Texas Gov. The shooting took place at Kent Moore Cabinets,before 3 p.m. at 350 Stone City Drive in Bryan, Texas. One person, identified as 40-year-old Timothy Smith, of Bryan, died at the cabinet company while five others were hospitalized for gunshot wounds -- four of those patients were listed in critical condition Thursday afternoon. These shootings going on everywhere and you never know.". 2:58 pm . "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic, and it is an international embarrassment," Biden said Thursday. The company said it is "fully cooperating" with law enforcement and is focused on supporting employees "during this tragic time.". Greg Abbott released a statement in response to the shooting, saying that he has 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. By the time officers arrived, the shooter was gone. BRYAN, Texas -- The total bond amount for the man accused in the deadly workplace shooting in central Texas has surpassed $2 million following a hearing the day after the shots rang out. A sixth victim -- a Texas Department of Public Safety officer -- was shot and injured while trying to apprehend the suspect, officials said. Bryan police officers direct workers away from the scene of a mass shooting at an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021. Trooper Juan Rojas Tovar was shot while apprehending a shooting suspect, authorities said. The suspect was arrested following the shooting. "We will NOT allow this in TX. "Life is unpredictable, and it can go in a second. The trooper shot in the arrest attempt was at a hospital and stable. "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic," Biden said in remarks Thursday. Bollin had fled the location when Bryan police arrived shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time, authorities said. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas Authorities say a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was shot in Grimes County, Texas, by the suspect involved in the deadly . The shooting in Bryan came a day after a shooting left six people dead in Rock Hill, South Carolina - including the gunman, former NFL player Phillip Adams - and followed high-profile mass. OK, I run, I guess?'" Two additional victims in critical. All Rights Reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Trey Louis was one of the students at Santa Fe High School in May 2018 when another student fatally shot 10 people on campus. BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The man arrested and charged with a fatal workplace shooting that left one dead and six injured, including a DPS trooper, is now being held on more than $3 million bond . The DPS said Trooper Tovar is at St Joseph Health in Bryan and that they "remain hopeful his condition will improve and appreciate the many kind thoughts and prayers.". By Daniel S. Levine - February 27, 2023 02:29 pm EST. Bollin was arrested in Bedias, a tiny community about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Bryan, Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said about two hours after the attack. Buske said police are continuing to interview witnesses. "It's so sad it had to happen to us, too," Rodriguez said. The 27-year-old trooper has been with DPS since 2017. He remains in serious but stable condition, the department said. Bryan is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. 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Investigators were still trying to determine the motive for the attack, authorities said. Larry Winston Bollin in an April 8, 2021, booking photo provided by the Bryan Police Department in Texas. Bryan's voice cracked as he praised Louis' vocals and big heart while Perry slumped forward, sobbing into her hands as Louis asked her what was going on. Texas Gov. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan: 1 dead, 5 injured "Our hearts go out to the families and the loved ones of those affected. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said about two hours after the attack, Bollin was arrested in Bedias, a tiny community about 40 miles northeast of Bryan. Market data provided by Factset. 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. 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 the intention of causing harm," according to witnesses. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over. Larry Winston Bollin is facing a murder charge following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, Thursday, April 9, 2021. By Justin Bey, Victoria Albert, Tori B. Powell, Updated on: April 9, 2021 / 7:11 AM The company's headquarters in Bryan opened in 2011 and employs nearly 600 workers. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? All rights reserved. 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. "We are fully cooperating with the police who are investigating this horrible crime.". At least six injured, several in critical condition according to my sources. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. KBTX-TV reported at least six people have been injured following the shooting. A police officer blocks road access near the scene of a mass shooting in Bryan, Texas on April 8, 2021. Bollin was an employee of Kent Moore Cabinets, Bryan Police Department Chief Eric Buske said. or redistributed. "We want to thank the hospital and the doctors and the nurses who have just given phenomenal care to him," said DPS spokesperson Lt. Craig Cummings during an evening update. Another order directs the Justice Department to publish model "red flag" laws for states to use as guides for laws that allow family members or law enforcement agencies to petition state courts to temporarily block people from obtaining firearms if they present a danger to themselves or others. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. We're thankful that law enforcement officers responded so quickly and are so appreciative of the critical medical care that paramedics provided to our coworkers. His changes include expanded background checks, reviewing ghost gun federal policies and reassessing the use of stabilizing braces on pistols. Texas Gov. The shooting in Central Texas comes the same day former NFL player Phillip Adams is said to have fatally shot five people including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren, before killing himself. Thursday evening shortly before 5 p.m. CDT, Bryan Chief of Police Eric Buske said a person who they believe to be an employee of Kent Moore Cabinets showed up at the company's headquarters and began shooting near the warehouse at about 2:30 pm. BRYAN, Texas -- A man accused of opening 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, has been identified as 27-year-old Larry Bollin. A seventh victim was taken to the hospital after suffering an asthma attack. MARYLAND POLICE IDENTIFY 2 KILLED IN SHOOTING INVOLVING OFF-DUTY PENTAGON OFFICER. A motive for the shooting has not yet been confirmed. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. "I turned around and he faces me. One person was killed and four people were wounded Thursday in a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, police said. "We will NOT allow this in TX.". Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. "Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect.". "He used to send me Snapchats all the time from work, saying, `This is where I work, and this is who I work with,' Jackl said. Singer Katy Perry broke down on the set of "American Idol" Sunday after an emotional audition by a mass-shooting survivor. Marc Barron, a co-worker, told ABC Houston station KTRK that he'd see Bollin every day. At a press conference Thursday, Lt. Jason. On Friday, Bryan police identified the person killed in the shooting as 40-year-old Timothy Smith. Police have not commented on a possible motive, but Bollins' family describes him as "level headed." Employee Amelia Rodriguez said she heard several gunshots, describing them as a "boom," and ran outside only to realize the shooter was, by then, also outside. "To give me the opportunity to be alive again. 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 . During . Earlier this week in North Texas, two teenage brothers made a suicide pact to shoot and kill four members of their family before taking their own lives. A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety provided more information about how Thursday's shooting unfolded. We are fully cooperating with the police who are investigating this horrible crime. ", Texas Gov. What started as a normal tryout for 21-year-old Trey Louis took an . More charges may be filed Friday, police said. April 8, 2021. 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The suspected gunman is an employee at the custom cabinet company where the initial shooting took place, police said Thursday. 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. 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. Copyright NBC 5 News and The Associated Press, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Biden's executive actions, which are likely to face legal hurdles, are aimed at reducing mass shootings, suicides and domestic violence. The company, which is headquartered in Bryan, makes custom cabinets. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday. (KRIV). According to the Bryan Police Department, Bollin has since been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. 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. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the facility at approximately 2:30 p.m., but the suspect had left the scene. 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. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect. A shooting with multiple victims has reportedly occurred in Bryan, Texas. BRYAN, Texas -- A man accused of opening fire Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Authorities said Thursday evening a suspect is in custody. 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! It is about 100 miles east of Austin and 100 miles northwest of Houston. Bollin has been charged with murder and booked into the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan. Additionally, the wounded trooper was identified by DPS as Juan Rojas Tovar, who remains in serious condition Friday but was stable. Market data provided by Factset. Four of the victims were said to be in critical condition, and a fifth suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. Bryan is located in the shadow of Texas A&M University and about 100 miles northwest of Houston. http://www.facebook.com/AgendaFreeTVFollow us on Periscope! Police on Thursday arrested 27-year-old Larry Bollin, of Iola, Texas, and charged him with murder. During the search for the suspect, Texas Department of Public Safety said, he shot and wounded state trooper Juan Rojas Tovar, who remained hospitalized Friday in serious but stable condition. The Associated Press contributed to this report. James said Thursday afternoon a scene is secure. The shooter was gone by the time officers arrived. The city is next to College Station, the home of Texas A&M University. The TV station said multiple people are in critical condition. Pronouns: she/her. Kent Moore Cabinets said that it was cooperating with authorities and supporting its employees. He was booked into the Brazos County Detention Center in Bryan. Investigators were still trying to determine the motive for the attack, authorities said. He said he believed a handgun was used in the shooting. On Friday, police said two of the survivors had been upgraded from critical to serious condition. The shooting in Texas comes just hours after President Joe Biden announced a half-dozen executive actions to combat what he called an epidemic and an international embarrassment of gun violence in America while also calling on Congress to end the broad immunity that gun-makers have from being sued for shootings, making it a top priority for his administration. 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. Larry Winston Bollin, 27, of Iola, is charged with murder and attempted murder in the shooting. Greg Abbott offered prayers for shooting victims and their families. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He said investigators believe Bollin was solely responsible for the attack, which happened around 2:30 p.m., and that he was gone by the time officers arrived. The Bryan Police Department identified the man . HEAR THE AUDIO: Chaos heard on police dispatch audio during Bryan shooting. 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. 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. His bond totals $2.2 million. Larry Winston Bollin is facing a murder charge following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, Thursday, April 9, 2021. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Bryan is about 100 miles northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. Already charged for murder, 27-year-old Larry Bollin faces an additional attempted murder charge. NBC 5 News Larry Winston Bollin is facing a murder charge following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, Thursday, April 9, 2021. Louis was born and raised in Santa Fe, Texas, which is located in the southeastern part of the state. Police asked people to stay away from the business during the investigation. "Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights. Of the other wounded victims at Kent Moore, one remains in critical condition, another is stable, and two people were treated and released. An additional person was transported to the hospital after suffering an asthma attack. The Eagle newspaper reported earlier that police responded to a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets corporate office. It's time to get legislation making TX a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State passed and to my desk for signing.". "It felt like a drill and then whenever the shots started it was like, `It's a shooting. Authorities said one person was killed and four others were critically injured during a shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan Thursday afternoon. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that the president's announcement threatens the 2nd Amendment. "The dude, he's kind of quiet. 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. A Bryan police officer blocks road access near the scene of a mass shooting at an industrial park in Bryan in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021. All five shooting victims were transported to local hospitals, officials said. He said it's not something anyone expected to happen. The trooper remains in serious but stable condition, the agencysaid. Follow Mycah Hatfield on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. BRYAN, Texas -- A man accused of opening 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 . Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. The company, which is headquartered in Bryan, makes custom cabinets. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying, Alex Murdaugh testifies 4 years after fatal boat crash involving son, Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murders of wife and son. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "He basically turned away from me to shoot.". Hours before the shooting, Abbott had criticized President Joe Biden's new executive actions aimed at gun reform. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Marc Barron said he was caught off guard by the shooting. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Were all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday, the statement said. The name of the person who was killed will be released Friday, Bryan police said. BRYAN, Texas . The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. Reach him at: justin@cbsnews.com. Your concern and kind words are deeply appreciated.". 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.

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