BRAZOS COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATES DEADLY SHOOTING

  

The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened near the intersection of OSR and Highway 21 in Bryan Monday night.

According to a press release, when deputies arrived on the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m. they found two trucks parked near the intersection.

In one of the trucks, 54-year-old Stephen Craig Bishop of Bogata, Texas was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head. The other truck was occupied by the person who called 911 to report the shooting. According to authorities, the subject is being detained as a person of interest and is cooperating with investigators.

An initial investigation revealed that the two people knew each other, though neither were from Brazos County. They had talked earlier in the day on the phone, arguing about a matter and had agreed to meet at that location in Brazos County. Investigators found a handgun in each of the trucks.

Sheriff Chris Kirk released a statement saying that “the investigation continues, with interviews being conducted to determine the relationship between the two and details of the confrontation. At no time was there a threat to the general public”.

During the investigation, the westbound lane of Highway 21 and a portion of OSR was closed to traffic. Highway 21 reopened around 8 p.m., while OSR remained closed until 12:45 a.m.