Brownwood News – On Monday, May 27, 2019 just before 8:00pm officers with the Brownwood Police Department were dispatched to an address in the 2600 block of 1st St regarding a report of shots fired. As officers were responding, additional information was called in, indicating that someone had been shot.
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As officers arrived on scene, they were directed to a residence within the block. Officers were able to remove three subjects from the residence and detain them. At this time, these subjects are only being identified as two males and one female ranging in ages of 15 to early 20’s.
While this was occurring, the Brownwood Regional Medical Center ER contacted the police department; stating that potential gunshot victims had arrived at their facility.
Officers on 1st St established a perimeter around the residence and members of the Brownwood Police Department and Brown County Sheriff’s Office SWAT teams teamed up to secure the residence and ensure no other victims were inside.
An investigation then commenced involving the Brownwood Police Department, Early Police Department and the Texas Rangers.
As of this moment, (12:45am, May 28, 2019) two gunshot victims were confirmed at the BRMC Emergency Room while three subjects from the residence were detained for questioning.
All subjects involved in this incident have cooperated with police and are currently speaking with investigators. There is not threat to the community at this time as it relates to this investigation.
The Brownwood Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Early Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, Texas Rangers, Brownwood Fire Department and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.
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