Kathryn Ann Bryan, 64, of Arlington, Texas, was killed on June 24, 2022, in Burleson when a stray bullet struck her while she was driving home from work near Wilshire Boulevard and Interstate 35W. The shooting erupted during a drug deal that went wrong; two groups of men—one from Mission, Texas, and another from North Texas—clashed after the Mission group allegedly tried to buy drugs with counterfeit money. Sellers discovered the counterfeit money, attempted a robbery, and the situation escalated into a high-speed chase and gunfire. Kathryn was pronounced dead at the scene.
Six men were arrested in connection with the incident: Gustavo Hernandez, 28, and Francisco Adrian Mejia, 24, from Mission; and David Allen Devaney Sr., 58, David Allen Devaney Jr., 35, Clint Daniels Dunlap, 40, and David Matthew Dever, 36, from North Texas. They face charges that include capital murder and drug-related offenses. Investigators used witness statements and surveillance video from multiple scenes to identify suspects and vehicles; bonds were set at $450,000 each.
Kathryn worked as a mechanical engineer at Sachem Inc. in Cleburne and is survived by her husband, two sons, and grandchildren. Her family and community remember her as humble and loving. Does anyone have information about the events near Wilshire Boulevard and I-35W that day or recognized the vehicles involved?