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 . "It's so sad it had to happen to us, too," Rodriguez said. When the shooting began, Barron told ABC13 he assumed something had fallen until he came face-to-face with the suspect. Trooper Juan Rojas Tovar was shot while apprehending a shooting suspect, authorities 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. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan. All rights reserved, leaving one man dead and wounding five others, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Texas Republicans to Vote on Resolution That Would Censure Rep. Tony Gonzales, 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Check Your Change! One person was killed and five others were wounded Thursday after a gunman opened fire at a manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas, officials 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. According to its website, it has design centers in nearly a dozen Texas cities and employs more than 600 people. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. No attorney was listed for Bollin in the jail record. MARYLAND POLICE IDENTIFY 2 KILLED IN SHOOTING INVOLVING OFF-DUTY PENTAGON OFFICER. As the scene unfolded on Thursday, victims recalled the moment the shooting broke out at Kent Moore Cabinets, a central Texas custom cabinet manufacturer. Their names are not yet being released, the department said Friday. Justin is an assistant managing editor at CBS News. or redistributed. "He was honestly proud of where he worked, and I was proud of him.". These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday. ", "The state will assist in any way needed to help prosecute the suspect," he said. Buske said investigators believe the single shooter was solely responsible for the attack Thursday, and that he was gone by the time officers arrived. The suspect, identified as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County, has been charged with murder, police said. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said about two hours after the attack, the suspect was arrested in Bedias, a tiny community about 25 miles northeast of Bryan. It is about 100 miles east of Austin and 100 miles northwest of Houston. Police officers direct workers away from the shooting scene in Bryan, Texas, on April 8, 2021. Cecilia and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect," Abbott said. He was arrested in a neighboring county by state troopers, and a trooper was shot and wounded during that effort, a spokesman for the state department of public safety said. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. The name of the person who was. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. Texas DPS said one of its troopers was shot while pursuing "an individual suspected of being involved in the shooting." Reach him at: justin@cbsnews.com. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. The business, Kent Moore Cabinets, makes custom cabinets and has several locations across Texas. 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 person was also hospitalized after the shooting who suffered an asthma attack. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Trooper Juan Rojas Tovar of the Madisonville Texas Highway Patrol Office was shot while pursuing a shooting suspect near Bryan. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents and dogs to the shooting scene, said spokesman Deon Washington. He was also charged Friday with five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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 . "Cecilia and I are praying for the victims and their families and for the law enforcement officer injured while apprehending the suspect.". More charges may be filed Friday, police said. Two of the five people who were wounded at the business have been discharged from the hospital, two were in stable condition and one was in critical condition, police said on Twitter. https://discord.gg/mPBFSHaQ3v Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Bryan police officers direct workers away from the scene of a mass shooting at an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021. A sixth victim -- a Texas Department of Public Safety officer -- was shot and injured while trying to apprehend the suspect, officials said. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he is working with law enforcement on the shooting. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Mass shooting at office park leaves 1 dead, 6 others wounded, President Biden announces new restrictions on guns, President Joe Biden announced a series of executive orders to curb gun violence. With more than 86,000 residents, it is the seat of Brazos County. 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. Before his arrest, police said the suspect also shot and wounded a state trooper during an intense manhunt. A state trooper was shot while pursuing an individual suspected of being involved in the shooting in Bryan, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Thursday. "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. He's the dude you wouldn't expect to do this kind of stuff. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the facility at approximately 2:30 p.m., but the suspect had left the scene. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Bryan is located in the shadow of Texas A&M University and about 100 miles northwest of Houston. Marc Barron said he was caught off guard by the shooting. Four of the five people who were wounded at the business were hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent dogs to the scene of the shooting, said spokesman Deon Washington. 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. 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. There are no other suspects in the shooting, Buske said. Amelia Rodriguez, another co-worker, told ABC News, "I don't know how to feel. The suspect was arrested following the shooting. "Our hearts go out to the families and the loved ones of those affected. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Their efforts led to the arrest of the shooting suspect.". Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. I remember Virginia. 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. Bryan is located in the shadow of Texas A&M University and about 100 miles northwest of Houston. Bollin's bond for this charge was set at $1 million, on top of the $1.2 million bond for the murder charge. "I turned around and he faces me. Bryan, Texas shooting: Trooper shot pursuing suspect after 1 killed and 6 wounded in workplace shooting. Another victim, Amelia Rodriguez, who's been with the company for 10 years, said she and others began praying. Both are in stable condition, according to the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston. ", Texas Gov. http://www.facebook.com/AgendaFreeTVFollow us on Periscope! At least six injured, several in critical condition according to my sources. Police said they will identify the deceased victim on Friday. Katy Perry broke down in tears and delivered stirring words after a contestant on "American Idol" revealed he had survived a school shooting. He remains in serious but stable condition, the department said. Were all devastated by the tragic events at our Stone City manufacturing plant in Bryan on Thursday, the statement said. Greg Abbott said. Legal Statement. 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 . "At this site, when law enforcement showed up it was already over with," Bryan Police Lt. Jason James said earlier. "To give me the opportunity to be alive again. 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. 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. 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. Bryan is adjacent to College Station, home to Texas A&M University, with a population of nearly 90,000 people. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "The dude, he's kind of quiet. Officials said the motive is unknown. 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. All five shooting victims were transported to local hospitals, officials said. Kent Moore Cabinets also offered its prayers with the following statement: "Our hearts are hurting. Greg Abbott (R), who earlier in the afternoon vowed to fight Biden's executive actions by making Texas a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state, issued the following statement Thursday afternoon after learning of the mass shooting. The person killed Thursday at the cabinet company facility in Bryan, Texas, was identified as Timothy Smith, 40. Bryan is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Houston and is near Texas A&M University. 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).We are fully cooperating with the police who are investigating this horrible crime. 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Bryan police Chief Eric Buske told reporters he believes the shooting suspect is an employee at the Kent Moore Cabinets location. According to the Bryan Police Department, Bollin has since been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that the president's announcement threatens the 2nd Amendment. The company's headquarters in Bryan opened in 2011 and employs nearly 600 workers. Contributing: The Associated Press. His changes include expanded background checks, reviewing ghost gun federal policies and reassessing the use of stabilizing braces on pistols. OK, I run, I guess?'" Police have not commented on a possible motive, but Bollins' family describes him as "level headed." 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. 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 . Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Bryan, Texas, April 8, 2021. Police identified the suspect late Thursday as Larry Bollin, 27, of Grimes County. "It felt like a drill and then whenever the shots started it was like, `It's a shooting.