MABANK, Texas — Authorities have identified 51-year-old Kimberly Simpson, 72-year-old Connie Patrick, and 57-year-old Rodney Hammonds as the three people who were killed, and Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood as the two individuals who were seriously injured, in a violent incident early Friday morning in the Cedar Creek Cove subdivision of Mabank, Texas. The suspect, identified as Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., fled the scene shortly after the attack, later crashing at a Buc-ee’s in Ennis where he critically injured himself after reportedly shooting himself in the head.
A Morning of Tragedy
When Henderson County deputies arrived at the home in the quiet Cedar Creek Cove neighborhood, they were met with a scene of unimaginable violence. Inside, they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, along with evidence of a brutal struggle.
Investigators confirmed that Rodney Hammonds, 57, had not only been shot but also stabbed and beaten, suggesting the attack had turned especially violent. Kimberly Simpson, 51, and Connie Patrick, 72, were also found deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
Two survivors, Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood, were found critically injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Both men remain hospitalized as they fight to recover from their injuries.
The Suspect and the Buc-ee’s Incident
Following the Mabank killings, Christopher Kyle Reid Jr. fled the scene, prompting a massive multi-agency search across Henderson and Ellis counties. Just hours later, his violent spree took another tragic turn in Ennis, where a shocking crash occurred outside a Buc-ee’s travel center.
Witnesses reported that Reid’s speeding van crashed into an outdoor sales rack, pinning a woman in her 30s against the structure. Seconds later, Reid reportedly turned the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head.
Emergency crews responded immediately, airlifting both the injured woman and Reid to nearby trauma centers. Reid remains in critical condition, while the woman’s current status has not been publicly released.
Investigation and Community Impact
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, Ennis Police Department, and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, continues to investigate the motive behind the deadly rampage. Authorities believe Reid had personal or familial connections to several of the victims, but the exact nature of those relationships remains under review.
Residents of Mabank and surrounding areas have been left shaken by the senseless violence. The Cedar Creek Cove community, known for its tight-knit and peaceful atmosphere, has rallied together in grief and prayer. Friends and relatives have begun sharing tributes online, remembering Kimberly Simpson, Connie Patrick, and Rodney Hammonds as kind, loving people whose lives ended far too soon.
Final Thoughts
This devastating act of violence has left behind broken hearts and unanswered questions in multiple Texas towns. As Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood continue to recover and investigators work to piece together what led to this tragedy, the community is united in mourning and remembrance.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families of Kimberly Simpson, Connie Patrick, Rodney Hammonds, and all who are suffering in the aftermath of this horrific event. May their memories bring light amid the darkness.
Three Dead, Two Injured in Tragic Mabank, Texas Shooting Identified by Authorities
MABANK, Texas — Authorities have identified 51-year-old Kimberly Simpson, 72-year-old Connie Patrick, and 57-year-old Rodney Hammonds as the three people who were killed, and Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood as the two individuals who were seriously injured, in a violent incident early Friday morning in the Cedar Creek Cove subdivision of Mabank, Texas. The suspect, identified as Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., fled the scene shortly after the attack, later crashing at a Buc-ee’s in Ennis where he critically injured himself after reportedly shooting himself in the head.
A Morning of Tragedy
When Henderson County deputies arrived at the home in the quiet Cedar Creek Cove neighborhood, they were met with a scene of unimaginable violence. Inside, they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, along with evidence of a brutal struggle.
Investigators confirmed that Rodney Hammonds, 57, had not only been shot but also stabbed and beaten, suggesting the attack had turned especially violent. Kimberly Simpson, 51, and Connie Patrick, 72, were also found deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
Two survivors, Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood, were found critically injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Both men remain hospitalized as they fight to recover from their injuries.
The Suspect and the Buc-ee’s Incident
Following the Mabank killings, Christopher Kyle Reid Jr. fled the scene, prompting a massive multi-agency search across Henderson and Ellis counties. Just hours later, his violent spree took another tragic turn in Ennis, where a shocking crash occurred outside a Buc-ee’s travel center.
Witnesses reported that Reid’s speeding van crashed into an outdoor sales rack, pinning a woman in her 30s against the structure. Seconds later, Reid reportedly turned the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head.
Emergency crews responded immediately, airlifting both the injured woman and Reid to nearby trauma centers. Reid remains in critical condition, while the woman’s current status has not been publicly released.
Investigation and Community Impact
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, Ennis Police Department, and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, continues to investigate the motive behind the deadly rampage. Authorities believe Reid had personal or familial connections to several of the victims, but the exact nature of those relationships remains under review.
Residents of Mabank and surrounding areas have been left shaken by the senseless violence. The Cedar Creek Cove community, known for its tight-knit and peaceful atmosphere, has rallied together in grief and prayer. Friends and relatives have begun sharing tributes online, remembering Kimberly Simpson, Connie Patrick, and Rodney Hammonds as kind, loving people whose lives ended far too soon.
Final Thoughts
This devastating act of violence has left behind broken hearts and unanswered questions in multiple Texas towns. As Colton Reid and Henry Hopgood continue to recover and investigators work to piece together what led to this tragedy, the community is united in mourning and remembrance.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families of Kimberly Simpson, Connie Patrick, Rodney Hammonds, and all who are suffering in the aftermath of this horrific event. May their memories bring light amid the darkness.
