Suspect charged after shooting near Hensel Park

One person is being treated at a local hospital after being shot, according to Texas A&M University police.
Texas A&M University Police say a suspect is in custody following a shooting at Hensel Park...
Texas A&M University Police say a suspect is in custody following a shooting at Hensel Park Friday evening.(KBTX TV)
Published: Oct. 16, 2020 at 7:36 PM CDT
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The suspect in a Friday night shooting near Hensel Park is in custody, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault on a public servant.

The alleged shooter is 22-year-old Texas A&M graduate student Joshua Wynn, of Universal City near San Antonio.

At 6:46 p.m. Friday, officers responded to Hensel Park in College Station after 911 calls said there were shots being fired.

One victim is being treated at a local hospital after being shot twice, according to police. University Police say the victim is a 24-year-old male that doesn’t attend Texas A&M.

Police say Wynn also fired at a Precinct 3 Deputy Constable who responded to the park. The deputy wasn’t injured and didn’t return fire, according to University Police. Authorities do not believe there is any threat to the public.

The gunshot victim’s condition is unknown. No identities have been released.

Officers are still investigating the shooting at Hensel Park. Police are at another scene on Hensel Drive near the Becky Gates Children’s Center. Hensel Drive is closed while officers investigate. Officers are asking people to avoid the area.

A CodeMaroon was issued by Texas A&M following the shooting. Texas A&M says the scene is currently safe.

7:47 pm Update to shooting investigation at Hensel Park

Posted by KBTX Media on Friday, October 16, 2020

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