Shay Lackey, a 37-year-old male from Bryan, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 1, 2016. Lackey was shot to death in a violent incident that occurred along Highway 21 in Brazos County. The suspect, Kevin Pullen, a 46-year-old male from Bryan, was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and tampering with evidence.
Pullen's criminal history includes a series of offenses dating back nearly 30 years, including sexual abuse and aggravated assault.
On the day of the incident, Pullen crashed his white pickup truck into the back of a vehicle occupied by Lackey and Tiffany Sterling, a 27-year-old female from Brazos County. After the collision, Pullen exited his truck, confronted Lackey, and shot him twice with a stolen shotgun. Lackey attempted to flee but collapsed in a nearby field, where Pullen shot him once more, resulting in his death. Sterling, who was also shot during the incident, was flown to CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan with non-life-threatening injuries.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but authorities have determined that the incident was not a random act of road rage. Instead, it appears to have been a targeted act of violence. Pullen, who registered as a sex offender in Bryan the previous year, has a long history of criminal behavior, including serving time in prison in Arizona for various offenses. The investigation into Lackey's death revealed that Pullen had stolen the shotgun used in the shooting from a friend's ranch with the intent to kill Lackey.
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, seeking to uncover the motive and any additional details that may shed light on the tragic event. The community mourns the loss of Shay Lackey, a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
