Texas, an 18-wheeler truck was intentionally driven into a Texas Department of Public Safety

In a shocking incident that took place in Brenham, Texas, an 18-wheeler truck was intentionally driven into a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office, resulting in severe injuries to more than a dozen people. The truck, which was reported stolen, caused significant damage to the DPS building, with reports indicating that the front of the office suffered major structural damage.
The incident occurred around 10:41 a.m. on April 12, 2024, when the stolen 18-wheeler crashed into the DPS office in Brenham, a town located about 75 miles west of Houston. The driver of the truck was reported to have intentionally targeted the building, leading to immediate speculation about the motive behind the attack.
At least 16 people were injured in the incident, with three individuals being critically injured and flown to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care. The driver of the truck, who has been identified as a suspect, was taken into custody. The Texas Rangers are currently investigating the incident, with no ongoing threat to the public.
Texas state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst described the act as a "deliberate, heinous act," emphasizing the severity of the situation. DPS officials have stated that no DPS employees suffered serious injuries, although one staffer was trapped "for a period of time" within the building.
The Texas DPS is a critical state law enforcement agency that includes state troopers who are central to the massive border security operation on the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as the Texas Rangers, the state's top criminal investigators. The attack on the DPS office has raised concerns about the safety and security of law enforcement personnel and facilities in Texas.
Investigators have advised people to stay away from the area as the investigation continues. DPS officials have asked the public to avoid the area, and the Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the crash.
This incident has left the community in shock and has prompted calls for increased security measures to protect law enforcement personnel and facilities in the state. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are working to determine the full circumstances of this tragic event.