From the City of College Station
UPDATE (KYTX) - The following statement is from College Station Mayor Nancy Berry:
"What unfolded today in College Station is beyond tragic. Brazos County Constable Brian Bachmann not only was a professional, but was held in the highest regard in our community. My thoughts and prayers certainly are with his family, friends, coworkers and counterparts. There are many victims, including families of Mr. Caffall and Mr. Northcliff, who will continue to suffer physical and emotional pain for a very long time, and we shouldn't forget them.
"My heartfelt appreciation goes to the College Station Police Department for their response — I know they're hurting, yet are having to push forward with their professional duties. Additional thanks must be given to our friends with Brazos County, the City of Bryan, Texas A&M University and a host of other agencies who stood with us throughout the day. Other acts of generosity shown toward public safety officials, neighbors and victims' families are too numerous to list. We've heard from Texas Aggies all over the world who share in our sadness, and we're thankful for you."
UPDATE (KYTX) - The City of College Station has again corrected the age of a man shot and killed in today's incident near Texas A&M University.
The city says Chris Northcliff was age 43.
No ID yet on the 55-year-old female victim.
Officer Justin Oehlke, who was shot in the leg, is out of surgery, the city announced. Officer Brad Smith was treated and released. Officer Phil Dorsett was treated at the scene.
UPDATE (KYTX): College station police department just told our reporter on the scene that the alleged shooter is Thomas Caffall.
Also, they have confirmed that the man who was shot and killed was 51-year-old Chris Northcliff.
Previous reports said Northcliff was 65.
He was an innocent bystander.
Check back throughout the evening for more updates. We'll have another live report coming up tonight on ten @ 10.
From the City of College Station
UPDATE (CITY OF COLLEGE STATION): On Aug. 13 at approximately 12:12 p.m. officers with the College Station Police Department responded to the 200 block of Fidelity for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a Brazos County Constable down in front of a residence on Fidelity. The suspect in this case, engaged the officers with gunfire over a period of approximately 30 minutes before he was shot by a College Station Officer. The following individuals were transported to the College Station Medical Center:
- Brazos County Precinct 1 Constable Brian Bachmann – pronounced dead at the hospital
- Male suspect approximately 35 years – identity withheld – pronounced dead at the hospital
- Male victim - approximately 65 years old – identity withheld – pronounced dead at the hospital
- Female victim - approximately 55 years old – identity withheld – in surgery
- College Station Police Officer – identity withheld - gunshot to the leg – non-life threatening injury
- College Station Police Officer – identity withheld - non-life threatening injury
An additional College Station officer was injured but refused transport to the hospital. As a result of the initial investigation, detectives have determined that Constable Bachmann had gone to a residence located at 211 Fidelity to serve eviction papers.
Multiple state and local agencies are assisting the College Station Police Department in the continued investigation regarding this incident. Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
UPDATE (CITY OF COLLEGE STATION): To clarify, three CSPD officers were injured, but only one by gunfire. That officer was shot in the leg and is being treated for the non-life threatening injury. A second officer was transported, but for injuries *unrelated* to gunfire. A third officer also was injured (again, not from gunfire) during the response, but did not require transport to a hospital.
We know information is slow to come out, but there are four crime scenes being worked by investigators. More info as it becomes available.
by Nikki Metzgar / KHOU 11 News
UPDATE: (KHOU) - COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Three people, including a Brazos County constable, died Monday when a gunman opened fire near the Texas A&M campus in College Station, according to investigators.
The gunman and another civilian were also killed, police said.
A female civilian, 55, was also shot and was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Her condition was not known.
The suspect was shot by responding officers and later pronounced dead. The name of the 35-year-old gunman has not been released.
Police identified Brazos County Precinct One Constable Brian Bachmann, 41, as the officer who died. Investigators said he was the first to arrive on the scene at a house at the corner of Fidelity and Highland.
An employee with Brazos County told WFAA-TV in Dallas that the shooting occurred as an eviction notice was being served, but police did not confirm that.
"An individual was inside the address at the 2211 Fidelity and began taking fire on the officers. The officers defended themselves and called in additional officers. Additional officers responded and began trying to handle the situation as best as possible," said Asst. Chief Scott McCollum, of the College Station Police Department.
At some point, the constable was shot.
"Several of the officers that were responding began CPR on the constable and he was transported to a local hospital," McCollum said.
The third victim was identified only as a male civilian, believed to be around 65. Police are still trying to confirm his identity and notify his family.
A College Station police officer was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital in stable condition, McCollum said. Two other officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shootout.
"It is a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those involved and we will do our best to conduct a very thorough and accurate investigation to try and determine exactly why this occurred and provide some answers to the public," McCollum said.
Texas A&M's emergency website issued a "Code Maroon" alert around 12:29 p.m., telling students and staff to avoid the area near the 200 block of Fidelity Drive, just east of campus. About 15 minutes later, school officials announced that the shooter had been taken into custody.
Texas A&M is the sixth largest university in the nation, with close to 50,000 students enrolled. Freshmen do not move onto campus until August 19 and the first day of the fall semester is August 27.
UPDATE: (KHOU) - COLLEGE STATION, Texas— A Brazos County constable, a civilian and the gunmen have been confirmed dead after a suspect opened fire near the Texas A&M campus Monday afternoon, according to the College Station Police.
Officers responding to the scene fired shots at the suspect and took him into custody.
Brazos County Precinct 1 Constable Brian Bachmann, 41, also died from gunshot wounds. Investigators say he was the first to arrive on the scene, but they are still investigating the reason.
Another officer was shot in the leg, but his condition appears to be stable, said College Station Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollum.
A male and a female civilian were also shot. The man has been reported dead by police and the female is currently undergoing surgery.
An employee with Brazos County said the shooting occurred as an eviction notice was being served, WFAA reports.
The school's emergency website issued a "Code Maroon" alert around 12:29 p.m., telling students and staff to avoid the area near the 200 block of Fidelity Drive, just east of campus. About 15 minutes later, school officials said College Station police took the shooter into custody.
A witness told KHOU 11 News by phone the suspect exchanged gunfire with police for several minutes.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
UPDATE: (KCEN) - The officer who was killed was Brazos County Precinct 1 Constable Brian Bachmann. Another unidentified male civilian was also killed.
A College Station police officer was shot in the leg and is in stable condition.
Two other College Station police officers received non-life threatening injuries.
A female civilian was also injured and is in surgery right now.
The gunman was shot by officers and is now dead.
UPDATE: (KHOU) - COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- One constable and one civilian have been confirmed dead after a gunman opened fire near the Texas A&M campus Monday afternoon before being taken into custody, according to the College Station police.
The constable has been identified as Brian Bachmann, 41. Investigators say he was the first to arrive on the scene, but they are still investigating the reason.
Another officer was shot in the leg but his condition appears to be stable, said College Station Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollum.
A male and a female civilian were also shot. The man has been reported dead by police and the female is currently undergoing surgery.
An employee with Brazos County said the shooting occurred as an eviction notice was being served, WFAA also reports.
The school's emergency website issued a "Code Maroon" alert around 12:29 p.m., telling students and staff to avoid the area near the 200 block of Fidelity Drive, just east of campus. About 15 minutes later, school officials said College Station police took the shooter into custody.
A witness told KHOU 11 News by phone the suspect exchanged gunfire with police for several minutes.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
UPDATE: (KCEN) - According to several sources, one of the officers shot near Texas A&M has died.
UPDATE: (KHOU) COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- A gunman shot at least two people near the campus of Texas A&M University early Monday afternoon before being taken into custody.
The school's emergency website issued a "Code Maroon" alert around 12:29 p.m., telling students and staff to avoid the area near the 200 block of Fidelity Drive.
A few minutes later, school officials said College Station police took the shooter into custody.
Police said the suspect was firing shots from a house near the campus. A city spokesman said "multiple casualties" were involved in the incident, but was not confirmed whether those injured were officers or citizens.
It wasn't immediately known what events led up to the incident.
Check back for updates to this developing story.
On the web: http://codemaroon.tamu.edu/
UPDATE: (KCEN) - Six people were shot. Two of these people were police officers. There are unconfirmed reports of two casualties.
COLLEGE STATION (KYTX) - College Station Police Department has placed a shooter in custody that reportedly fired shots near Texas A&M around 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Texas A&M Code Maroon issued an alert of a shooter in the area southeast of the intersection of Wellborn Rd. and George Bush Drive.
The shooter was later located in the 200 block of Fidelity Dr. Stay away from the area.
Police recommend to avoid this area until further notice.
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Constable Brian Bachmann, Precinct 1, Brazos County
