Christopher Close Chris Northcliffe, a 51-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on August 13, 2012, in College Station, Texas. He was fatally wounded during a shootout that erupted when local law enforcement officers arrived at his residence to serve a legal notice. The incident began when Brazos County Constable Brian Bachmann attempted to serve a notice to Thomas Alton Caffall III, who was behind on rent payments.
Caffall opened fire on Bachmann, fatally wounding him, and then stole Bachmann's .40-caliber SIG Sauer P226 pistol.
As the situation escalated, additional officers arrived at the scene and engaged in a shootout with Caffall that lasted approximately thirty minutes. During this exchange of gunfire, Chris Northcliffe was shot and fatally wounded. Despite efforts by emergency medical services to treat his injuries, the ongoing gunfire forced them to pull away, and Northcliffe succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect, Thomas Alton Caffall III, was also shot and fatally wounded during the shootout. Investigators later discovered multiple firearms, including a Vz 58 Tactical Sporter rifle, a Mosin–Nagant M91/30 rifle with a bayonet, and a PSL rifle with a scope, in Caffall's house. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of Constable Bachmann and Chris Northcliffe, with several other officers and a bystander injured.
The aftermath of the shooting saw a memorial service held for Chris Northcliffe, where he was remembered as a kind and creative spirit who had a profound impact on those around him. His legacy continues to thrive in the lives of his family, friends, and the community.
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