Triple Homicide Suspect Dies After Crashing into Buc-ee’s
The man accused in a triple homicide in Mabank, who later crashed into an Ennis Buc-ee’s, has died, according to a Henderson County sheriff’s office news release.
Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., 29, was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he crashed into an Ennis Buc-ee’s on Oct. 17, injuring a pedestrian, according to the sheriff’s office.
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Reid was taken to Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas in critical condition, an Oct. 18 news release from the sheriff’s office said. The release Monday did not say what day Reid was pronounced dead.
The Incident in Mabank
On Oct. 17, Henderson County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call at a home in Mabank, where they found several people with gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital.
According to a news release, officials identified Reid as a suspect in connection to the shooting in Mabank, about 55 miles outside Dallas in Henderson and Kaufman counties.
Victims of the Shooting
Officials identified the victims who were fatally shot as Kimberly Simpson, 51; Connie Patrick, 72; and Rodney Hammonds, 57.
Two additional men — Colton Reid, 24, and Henry Hopgood, 70 — were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, the release said.
The Crash at Buc-ee’s
Several hours after the shooting, Reid crashed a maroon 2003 Dodge Caravan into the southwest entrance of the Buc-ee’s in Ennis, then shot himself.
As of Monday afternoon, Hopgood remained hospitalized but was awake and alert, and Colton Reid had been released.
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Conclusion
The incident in Mabank and the subsequent crash at Buc-ee’s have left many in the community shaken. The death of the suspect, Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., brings a sense of closure to the case, but the families of the victims and the community will still be dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the incident:
Q: What happened in Mabank? A: On Oct. 17, Henderson County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call at a home in Mabank, where they found several people with gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital.
Q: Who was the suspect in the shooting? A: Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., 29, was identified as the suspect in connection to the shooting in Mabank.
Q: What happened to the suspect? A: Reid crashed a maroon 2003 Dodge Caravan into the southwest entrance of the Buc-ee’s in Ennis, then shot himself. He later died from his injuries.
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