SUSPECT IN BRENHAM DPS OFFICE ATTACK NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER

  

The suspect accused of crashing a stolen 18-wheeler into Brenham’s DPS Office last Friday, killing one person and injuring several, is now charged with murder.

The DPS Texas Ranger Division has filed additional charges against 42-year-old Clenard Parker of Chappell Hill, including Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Public Servant, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Mischief.

Following a court appearance last weekend, Parker was initially charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Evading Arrest or Detention Causing Serious Bodily Injury, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.

As of 3 p.m. this (Thursday) afternoon, the Washington County Jail roster had not been updated to reflect Parker’s new charges or the bond associated with them.  The previous bond was set at $2 million total.

Fourteen people were in the DPS Office at the time of the crash.  Six people were hospitalized, including the victim who later died from their injuries.  Two patients were in critical but stable condition at last check, and three others were released.  Eight people were treated at the scene.

Investigation by the Texas Rangers is active and ongoing.