The rapid actions of four tactically trained “Banddads” helped prevent a greater tragedy after they had brought down an active shooter who opened the fire at a band match In a high school in Texas.
The Pasadena police confirmed that 83-year-old Dennis Brandl was accused of serious abuse with a fatal weapon after he reportedly opened the fire at a room The band competition of high school.
Around 6 pm on Sunday, the police, together with the Pasadena Independent School District and Angelton Independent School District, said an older man who was identified when Brandl entered the entrance to the auditorium after a drum line competition. Officials said he was wearing a gun and fired it.
He got two shots, according to the Angelton ISD, with one that hit a door and another one 26-year-old in the shoulder.
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A group of four tactically trained “band Dads” jumped into action on Saturday and arrested an active shooter at a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School. (Fox 26 Houston)
The district said that the victim is a technical consultant for percussion for Angleton High School and was transferred to a hospital in Houston, where he never lost consciousness and is expected to make a complete recovery.
Just after firing the gun, Brandl was tackled by a parent who was present during the event.
Pasadena ISD Police, a citizen and several good Samaritans immediately arrested the suspect, confirmed the school district.
Fox 26 Houston The heroes identified Abram Trevino Air Force Veteran, Army Adam Curow, Marine Veteran Efrain (Polo) Castillo and the police of Houston Sgt. Joe Sanchez.
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Four “Band Dads” took 83-year-old Dennis Brandl after the police said he was opening fire during a Texas High School Band Competition. (Pasadena (Texas) Police Department)
Trevino and Curow both served 13 years and Castillo served four. Sanchez has worked for the Houston police for 32 years.
“As soon as everyone shouted and shouted, shots, Joe and I looked at each other and ran immediately to the door. By the time we entered, Polo and Abram were just behind us as a Banddad team,” Curow told Fox 26.
“I took his arms while Adam took the gun out. As soon as the gun was removed from his hands, we had no handcuffs, so I took my belt off and made a hand bow,” Sanchez described to Fox 26.
The four men held Brandl until the law enforcement arrived at the school.
“I think someone with our collective backgrounds would just do that, just out of nature,” said Trevino.
The police said that although they are the Motive for the shooting, They are convinced that the actions of the bystanders will prove to be heroic. “
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Officials say that an 83-year-old man opened fire on Sunday evening during a band competition at a high school in Texas. (Fox 26 Houston)
“We are grateful for the brave citizens and the officers who were on the spot for security in the game and were encouraged to hold the shooter and possibly prevent any further violence,” wrote Pasadena police in a statement on their Facebook -page.
Houston’s police praised Sanchez and thanked him for this selfless act.
“When the danger struck, HPD sergeant Joe Sanchez did not hesitate,” the department wrote in a statement about X.
“While attending a band competition at a Pasadena school, Sgt. Sanchez was one of those who quickly performed to protect lives. This month he marks 33 years at HPD. We are grateful for his service.”
The school district said that Brandl was not affiliated with the band competition and that it was currently investigating why he was on campus.
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The police said that Brandl claimed that he was being chased by someone and that he was afraid that he and his wife would be killed.
He is currently being held without bond.
“Our thoughts and prayers are among all those involved. I am so proud of our employees, the police from our district and city, and members of the community that ensured that there was no further damage that could have taken place,” Powell wrote in a declaration.
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