BRENHAM POLICE INVESTIGATE BLINN STUDENT’S MURDER

  

Brenham police are investigating the homicide of a 20-year old Blinn College student whose body was discovered late Thursday night.

According to Brenham Police Chief Rex Phelps, authorities were called out to the intersection of Seelhorst and Dark Streets just before midnight, where they discovered the body of 20-year old Trey Alan Kurtz of Houston.

Kurtz was pronounced dead at the scene from a single gunshot wound.

Emergency Communications had received a 9-1-1 call about a body lying in that intersection.

According to Phelps, a witness says they heard what sounded like a gun shot in the area about an hour before Kurtz’ body was discovered.  Another witness says they saw a car speeding east on Seelhorst  just after the shot was heard.

Kurtz’ body has been taken to the Travis County Medical Examiner in Austin for autopsy.

Blinn President Dr. Harold Nolte issued a statement late Friday saying, “The Blinn College family is saddened to learn today that a student enrolled on our Brenham campus has passed away. The College extends its heartfelt condolences to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time, and Advising & Counseling services will be available to all students to provide support as they grieve the loss of their friend and classmate.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Brenham Police at (979) 337-7272.