Incident at Buc-ee’s in Ennis
Update: 8:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2025: This story updated with new information.
A 29-year-old man was hospitalized after driving into a Buc-ee’s in Ennis, hitting a pedestrian and finally shooting himself Friday morning, according to police. The man — identified as Christopher Kyle Reid Jr. — is suspected of fatally shooting three people in Henderson County early Friday, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
The Incident at Buc-ee’s
A news release from Ennis police said that a man in a maroon 2003 Dodge Caravan drove into the southwest entrance Buc-ee’s at about 5 a.m. It was later confirmed that the driver was Reid. Reid, with his vehicle, “struck and pinned a pedestrian” against a sales display near the main entrance of the store before continuing to drive into the building, police said.
After the vehicle came to a halt, Reid “used a weapon to shoot himself in the head.” Police said the pedestrian — a woman in her 30s from Oklahoma — was traveling through Ennis at the time of the incident. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Condition of the Suspect and the Pedestrian
Reid was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, police said. His condition was unknown as of Friday afternoon. The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s from Oklahoma, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Connection to Triple Homicide
According to the release from Henderson County, authorities were searching for Reid in connection with a shooting involving multiple victims in Mabank, a town about 55 miles from Dallas in Henderson and Kaufman counties. At about 2:30 a.m., deputies arrived at a home and found a man and a woman dead and another woman injured, the release said.
The injured woman was taken to the hospital, but she later died. None of their identities were released. Two additional men with gunshot wounds were hospitalized in Tyler in unknown condition, according to the release.
Investigation
No other injuries were reported at the Buc-ee’s crash site. Ennis police said they are investigating the incident, so further information is not available. Henderson County officials are conducting the investigation into the triple homicide.
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Conclusion
The incident at Buc-ee’s in Ennis is a shocking and tragic event that has left many people injured and some dead. The suspect, Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., is suspected of fatally shooting three people in Henderson County and is currently hospitalized with critical injuries. The investigation into the incident and the triple homicide is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened at Buc-ee’s in Ennis?
A: A 29-year-old man, identified as Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., drove into the Buc-ee’s in Ennis, hitting a pedestrian and then shooting himself.
Q: Is the suspect alive?
A: Yes, the suspect, Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., is alive but hospitalized with critical injuries.
Q: How many people were injured in the incident?
A: At least three people were injured in the incident, including the suspect and the pedestrian. Two additional men with gunshot wounds were hospitalized in Tyler in unknown condition.
Q: Is the investigation ongoing?
A: Yes, the investigation into the incident and the triple homicide is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
