Streets around New Braunfels Middle School turned tense on Saturday as a multi-agency manhunt unfolded after two men allegedly assaulted a Texas state trooper near the campus. Deputies said the suspects took off on foot, and officers quickly told neighbors to steer clear while they swept the surrounding neighborhood.
According to WOAI, the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office joined New Braunfels police and the Texas Highway Patrol in a coordinated search centered around South Walnut Street and Divine Way, just by New Braunfels Middle School. Residents in the area were urged to avoid the active search zone and to call 911 if they spotted anything suspicious or had information that could help investigators.
School Safety And Past Responses
Per the New Braunfels Police Department, city and school officials have previously worked in lockstep to move students and reunify families when police activity has threatened campus safety. The district's communications page at NBISD notes that officials rely on formal messaging channels to alert parents during on-campus incidents. That track record helps explain the quick public-safety notices that followed Saturday's reported assault on the trooper near the middle school.
What To Do If You Live Nearby
Authorities asked people living near South Walnut and Divine Way to stay clear of the immediate search area and to call 911 with any tips, according to WOAI. Parents were advised to keep an eye on NBISD's official communication channels for any campus-related alerts and to follow instructions from law enforcement. Local agencies said they planned to release additional details, including suspect descriptions, once investigators were able to confirm them.
