Dennis Erwin Brandl Jr Obituary, Death; – An 83-year-old man, identified as Dennis Erwin Brandl Jr., who was accused of shooting an individual at Pasadena Memorial High School in February while claiming he feared for his life, has passed away.
Brandl died on Sunday, as reported by Newschain. He had been admitted to Ben Taub Hospital for medical treatment on Friday, according to Jason Spencer from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He was released into the care of medical personnel on Saturday and was no longer in custody. Unfortunately, he succumbed the following day.
This development follows a request from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to dismiss the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge against Brandl after he experienced a medical emergency.
On February 1, Brandl reportedly left his residence in Spring and entered Pasadena Memorial High School through a back entrance around 6 p.m. during the Texas Color Guard Circuit drumline competition. Authorities stated that Brandl claimed he was being pursued and feared for both his and his wife’s lives.
Once inside the school, he allegedly discharged at least one round at a male victim, who was confirmed by Angleton ISD to be a technical consultant for the high school drumline. The victim later shared on social media that he had sustained a fractured bone but has since been discharged from the hospital. Police do not believe Brandl was acquainted with him.
In response to the gunfire, several parents intervened to subdue Brandl. NEWSCHA reporter Alex Bozarjian spoke with four of the six fathers who participated in restraining him.
“It felt like an eternity, but I think it was like a minute or so,” recounted one father, Abram Trevino. Another father, Joe Sanchez, who has law enforcement experience as a sergeant with the Houston Police Department, described the incident: “I grabbed his arms while Adam took the gun out. Once the gun was out of his hand, we had no handcuffs, so I took my belt and made a handcuff.” Sanchez emphasized the crucial role of the first individual who tackled Brandl, stating that his actions were vital in bringing the situation under control.
