The CSPD arrest report says one round entered another apartment, going through a child’s bedroom and a second bedroom occupied by an elderly resident. No one was injured.
Devontae Franklin, who CSPD says is a gang member, was arrested for deadly conduct. He was jailed in lieu of a $250,000 dollar bond.
CSPD officers responded to The Vibe apartment complex at Harvey Road and George Bush East following several 9-1-1 calls reporting gunfire. Franklin’s arrest report also noted an officer conducting a traffic stop nine blocks away also heard gunfire.
A post on CSPD’s Facebook page said detectives executed a search warrant with the assistance of CSPD’s SWAT unit and the Bryan police department’s directed deployment team.
At the time of Franklin’s latest arrest, he was out of jail on a $40,000 dollar bond following his arrest October 23rd by CSPD for evidence tampering.
News release from the College Station police department:
🚨 Suspect Arrested in Gang-Related Shooting at The Vibe Apartments 🚨
On November 24th, 2024, at approximately 2:30 AM, College Station Police responded to a series of gunshots heard near The Vibe Apartments, located at 401 Harvey Rd. Thanks to multiple 911 calls and a quick response by officers, investigators were able to identify 17-year-old Devontae Marquis Franklin of College Station as the suspect involved in the shooting.
Franklin has been charged with Deadly Conduct and is currently being held at the Brazos County Jail on a $250,000 bond. This arrest comes just weeks after his previous arrest on October 23rd for Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence, for which he was released on November 5th.
During the investigation, witnesses came forward, and officers discovered a bullet hole that traveled from Franklin’s residence through a nearby juvenile’s bedroom and into an elderly family member’s room—demonstrating the dangerous consequences of this reckless act.
This case is still under investigation, and the College Station Police Department remains committed to holding those responsible for acts of violence accountable and ensuring the safety of our community.
We appreciate the cooperation of the public and urge anyone with additional information to come forward.
Stay safe and look out for each other.
Original story:
College Station police reveals Tuesday morning (November 26) there was gunfire Sunday at 2:30 in the morning at an apartment complex.
CSPD’s Facebook post does not say if anyone or anything was struck from an undisclosed number of shots fired at The Vibe complex at Harvey Road and George Bush East.
After the gunfire at a time that was not disclosed, CSPD detectives executed a search warrant with the assistance of CSPD’s SWAT and the Bryan police department’s directed deployment team.
One person was taken into custody and three others were detained. No names or charged were disclosed, and there were no details if there were issues regarding the search.
