Man Charged with Stabbing Bryan Teen to Death

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Posted: 12:22 PM Jun 6, 2008
Last Updated: 3:02 PM Jun 6, 2008
Reporter: Meredith Stancik
Email Address: stancik@kbtx.com

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An arrest has been made in the early morning murder of a Bryan teen.

Police have charged Brandon Cornelius Harris, 27, with murder. Harris turned himself into police about 10:30a.m. Friday.

Harris is accused of killing Obije Lewis, 18, about 12:30a.m. Friday at The Oaks apartments off of FM 2818 on the west side of Bryan.

Police say Harris stabbed Lewis at his family's front door. Family members reportedly tried to revive him inside, but to no avail.

News Three talked with residents at the apartment complex Friday morning. They say Lewis was a quiet man, and that they were shocked that he was the victim of such a horrific crime.

Harris is being held at the Brazos County Jail. No bond has been set.

According to Brazos County records, Harris has been in trouble with the law before for fleeing from a police officer and possession of marijuana.

Brandon Harris, 27; accused murderer

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Posted by: lil obije Location: bryan on Sep 29, 2008 at 01:45 PM
TO WHO EVER THINK BRANDON IS NOT THE KILLER, HE IS CAUSE OBIJE'S LAST WORDS WERE BRANDON STABB ME DADDY, HE STABBED ME. OH AND OBIJE DID NOT KICK DOWN BRANDONS DOOR, THEY WERE OUT SIDE (OBIJE AND MY OTHA COUSIN)WALKIN AROUND IN THE OAKS APARTMENTS AND BRANDON JUST STARTED LOOKIN AT THEM FROM UP STAIRS ( AT HIS HOUSE) ,RAN IN THE HOUSE AND CRABBEED A KNIFE AND KILLED EM. ALL THIS WAS OVA A CAR RADIO THAT HE THOUGHT OBIJE STOLE. WE FOUND OUT IT WAS T.J. (BRANDONS COUSIN) WHO REALY STOLE IT. I IN COURAGE YOU TO KEEP SENDIN COMMENTS.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 4, 2008 at 12:36 PM
ty, you still don't have anything better to do than pretend you were an eye witness. shut up and go find a job.

Posted by: ty Location: bryan on Aug 2, 2008 at 07:25 PM
harris was not bein framed so if er body cud get der mouths closed bout this situation nobody well have any problem and to let yall now the fact brandon killed obije so all yall need 2 be quiet cuz its not yall who has 2 suffer from our family members death and u just dont know it could have been u out there so shut up R.I.P OBIJE DUQUOI LEWIS WE LOST A REAL ( G ) WE LOVE AND MISS U!

Posted by: SED Location: madville/bryan on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Man ya'll all need to just pray for both families. PERIOD. But on the behalf of the Harris family whom i know and have gone 2 school with several of brandon's simbilings. and ALL of them that i knew were peaceful, playful, outgoing, you don't mess with me then were cool kinda people, and even if you did mess with them most of the time they would just tell you to stop. so quit doggin on that boi callin him a murderer. you weren't there, you didn't see so just MYOB. but hopefully the REAL truth will come out. RIP O. Lewis, and to the Harris's just stick together like tha big family ya'll are and be there 4 eachother.

Posted by: anonymous Location: bx on Jun 24, 2008 at 05:26 PM
brandon isnt the killer!! he is being framed!! i pray that justice will be served and that god makes sure the real killer (whom ever he may be) goes to jail.

Posted by: me and the family!! Location: Houston/Bryan,TX on Jun 24, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Obije is my babybrother and i do not appreciate all the negativity.. u all should talk about praying for the families.. i have two other brothers and we all have lost a brother and our mother died in 86' so we have been trying to make it since then... i was going to move my brother to Houston with me that same week that he got killed.. and i had a job lined up for him and everything.. so when u all do mention his past think about how great his future was going to be. I'm in college right now i go to U of H and i have no kids, a home, and car.. i was trying to work hard to get my brothers out of trouble, but messy people like some of you are some of the reasons why things like this happen. so i tell all of the negative people to grow up and get a life and pray for your families to be safe..

Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jun 13, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Cateyes, I have never said anything about people of color. I have also said nothing about recipients of any sort of financial aid. All I said was that it is clear that you hate white people. I didn't even say that I'm white. I also didn't say that I have never received any type of government assistance. I also never said that I hate anyone. You did.

Posted by: Cateyes Location: College Station on Jun 13, 2008 at 01:11 AM
To Nobody no what I am teaching my child is to stay focus and make something out of his life that way when white people start talking all of this negative sterotyping BS he will still be able to be Black and hold his head up, but your right I do hate white people. To I don't understand I do not know where you got your information but obviously I have not knocked on your door and asked you for anything so what makes you think my kids are not being tooken care of. If I want to expand my race thats my business. My kids get to do everything the next person gets to do. You need to learn how to read because I am not on assistance. Don't assume that everyone that lives in Windsor Pointe is on Hud because I am not. Basically I am teaching my kids that they can do whatever they want in life. Funny you can have has many kids as you want but not the next person. Since you want to know it all I stay at home because I got a settlement so right now I do not have to work. Stop hating.

Posted by: Dr. G Location: San Antonio, TX on Jun 12, 2008 at 09:02 PM
First, I would like to ask that everyone reading this take a brief moment to pray for the families of both parties. I'm quite sure none of us were there, and as a result, we don't know what really happened. We all should focus on what we can do to prevent tragic events like this from happening in our communities. As a 30y/o, African-American emergency room physician, I see the effects that events like these have on our families. I was lucky enough to make escape what is a daily reality for so many of our youth. However, I also know that I made it by standing on the shoulders of many who went before me. As far as the various posts categorically classifying all public assistance recipients as criminals, they have no factual basis and are just as ignorant as the people who posted them. For those who claim that they are so hard working and needed no help to make it, big deal. So what have you done to help other achieve the same "success" that you have? Most likely NOTHING!

Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jun 12, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Cateyes, all I can gather from your speech is "white people, white people". What's your point? Clearly, you don't like white people. Is that what this proves to your son? That you are right, and white people do everything wrong?

Posted by: TYESHA Location: BRYAN on Jun 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM
REST IN PEACE LOVE TYESHA

Posted by: I don't understand?? Location: College Station. on Jun 12, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I commend you for keeping your marriage together and family together Cateyes, and your husband is an upstanding man to stay and be a father, you are an exception, but why on earth have five children when you can not afford them. I have three children, and could afford them before my marriage fell apart, but I still get out there and work my butt off to take care of them without the help of welfare and HUD. I hope you are teaching your children the consequences of your actions, so they too, as many second generation welfare recipients do, won't have to live on handouts. And by the way, there are many, many of every single race in the same situation. You are teaching your children to expect to be treated different. Why not just let children be children and learn to love one another what ever their race? That is the only way this will ever stop, being proud of the race you are from is not racist. The words that teach is what makes you racist, no matter if you black or white!

Posted by: Cateyes Location: College Station on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM
just want something to talk about. If we are keeping our kids out of trouble and busting our butts to let them be able to do things in life so that they can stay focus, you want to talk about that. Not only do you want to tell us we are bad parents and harass us 24-7 you want to make everything that there is too do for young kids high as only white people can afford, so it seems to me the streets is all some kids have. Or maybe the lincoln center but thats how alot of this kids learn the hoodrat lifestyle. Then when the black kids do try and be different and do things that white people are doing they have to deal with the stares and mistreatment. My daughter played softball and out of all the players she was the only one that was not told about picture day. So what do ya'll want besides like one person said on here for us to kill ourselves off. I am glad some of you real prejudice people spoke up, cause finally my son see what I am talking about.

Posted by: Cateyes Location: College Station on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:43 PM
For all of you wondering where are the parents at in the ghetto and what are they teaching their kids, I am here telling you where some of them are. I for one do not live in the ghetto, but I do live in Windsor Pointe so that is close enough. What I do not understand is why is it that the white people want to ask the question of where are the parents. Well where I am is right here with my kids and my husband works. What am I teaching my kids is how not to be the next so called worthless person you no life people are leaving comments about. I raise my kids to the fullest and I have 5 of them, but what I do not understand is I am one of the parents that are teaching my kids and discipline my kids but yet the white person called CPS comes and tells me no thats not the white way to raise your kids so you are not doing it right. My kids are honor roll kids. My kids are respectful. My kids do not get in trouble and further more they hardly go out side. So it seems like ya'll

Posted by: An Angel Location: God's Green Earth on Jun 11, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Brandon, always remember that God loves you and so do I. You don't have to answer to no one but God. Stay strong and know that your family will support you forever. To the victims' family, I send my sympathy. Death is not an answer to anyone's problems. Live right and you will live a long life..do wrong and you will have to answer to HIM. Let's not point fingers, we were not there. LET'S just keep both families in our prayers! That is the right thing to do. God Bless Us ALL!!!

Posted by: Get a job and stay off welfare Location: Bryan on Jun 11, 2008 at 04:30 PM
See jails do save life's. If we would have kept them lock up one would be alive today. To bad the family's did not stop them before it came to this.

Posted by: tyesha Location: TX on Jun 11, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I GRADUATED ALL READY I TYPE WORDS 4 SHORT THANK U VERY MUCH OK 4 ALL U HATAS DATS HATIN ON BRYAN TEXAS NEED 2 QUIT IT MITE BE TRASHY AND STUFF BUT QUESS WAT GOD MADE DIS PLACE OK AND WAT DOES ANY OTHER STUFF HAVE 2 DO WIT OBIJES DEATH???? [R.I.P OBIJE LEWIS IMMA SEE U SOON I PROMISE]!!!!

Posted by: tyeshA Location: TX on Jun 11, 2008 at 02:03 PM
I PROMISED HIM CUZ IT HURTS ME INSIDE THATS Y I PROMISED IT JUST REALLY HURTS AND I UNDESTAND WERE U R CUMIN 4RM K. U PROBABL;Y DO KNOW HOW I FEEL IM PRETTY SURE U HAVE FELT THE SAME WAY 1 TIME. BUT IF I DO GO SOON PLEAZ KOMMENT ON MY DEATH AND NO IM NOT SAYIN IMMA GO THRU THE SAME THING AS HE DID I PROMISED HIM CUZ IMMA DIE 1 DAY.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 11, 2008 at 01:35 PM
To Anonymous-posted June 11 @ 8:33am. Do you know the true definition of EDUCATING YOURSELF? Seems to me you need to Educate yourself. The word is DECENT not DECEIT. Deceit means: the act of lying to or decieving someone. Decent means: Good, Respectable & Thoughtful. Before you want to try to talk about someone please look the words up in the dictionary.

Posted by: Amy on Jun 11, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I think that there has been enough said here on this topic... It is clear that instead of being more concerned about someone who has tragically lost their life, there are more people concerned about themselves an THEIR well being. I think those of you that have left all of these hateful comments here need to get a grip on reality! It sickens me to sit here and read some of the garbage that was posted. God forbid you actually say something nice to those that have lost a loved one, or show a little compassion. And may you never be in their shoes! I think what it boils down to is you people are so self-absorbed that you can't even see straight! You folks could obviously care less about anyone but yourselves! With that being said I have said all I will say on the matter. Maybe I will catch some of you somewhere else to discuss another topic.

Posted by: LOOK AT WHAT THIS HAS TURNED INTO!!!!!! Location: MADISONVILLE, TEXAS on Jun 11, 2008 at 01:20 PM
WHAT DOES WELFARE/HUD HAS TO DO WITH THIS CASE? SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU ALL ARE USING THIS CASE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ABOUT A NEIGHBORHOOD YOU DON'T APPROVE OF. IF YOU WANT TO SEE A CHANGE THEN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT DON'T USE THIS CASE TO TALK ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT'S DONE HAPPENED AND WHY IT HAPPENED. FORM A COMMITTEE AND GO DOWN TO THE CITY AND DISCUSS IT WITH THEM. ALL OF YOU THAT ARE SITTING ON THE SIDELINE LOOKING IN ACTING ALL PROUD, DON'T BE SURPRISE WHEN DESTRUCTION COMES YOUR WAY. BEING PROUD ANGERS GOD. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS PRAY FOR EACH OTHER. JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE LIVE IN LOW INCOME APTS. DOESN'T MAKE THEM GHETTO RATS/TRASH. MAYBE THAT'S ALL THEY CAN AFFORD AT THE TIME. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR JOB WILL CLOSE DOWN OR DECIDE TO MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE, YOU TOO WILL HAVE TO LOWER YOUR STANDARDS. IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER GO TO IRAQ OTHER THAN THAT PRAY & WATCH GOD CHANGE THINGS. EITHER FAMILY WANT TO HEAR THIS, THEY ARE IN MOURNING.

Posted by: X Location: Bryan on Jun 11, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I am getting tired of supporting the Bryan trash and ghetto rats. I can't even take a vacation and wonder if my house is going to be burglarized in Bryan. Which is the case last time. I live in one of the more upscale neighborhoods (didn't get there by welfare) and this crime situation and thugs stealing anything they can get their hands on is getting old. The city government has done nothing to address this. So the more affluent residents have been moving out of Bryan, due to schools and crime. These thugs are even bused into east side schools. In our elementary school one of these bused in students stabbed another student and the language is beyond anything on television. At least television has a little better standards than these kids. Where are the parents in these ghettos and what are they teaching. It is evident that they are teaching by example. Free castration and tube tying seems to be a great idea. I will donate to the cause. It will help take a bite out of Crime.

Posted by: : ( Location: College Station on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:47 AM
To Heartbroken: Thanks for sticking up for Brandon. A true friend is one who is there for you no matter what the situation. You seem like a good person. To "wish not to give my name"/GERMANY-- I hope you don't think that the information you provided about the other family member put you in an "information-power-position." It just goes to show that you are just as wrong and judgmental as the others who have posted their irreverent-incoherent statements. The fact is that you know nothing about Brandon's family or Brandon. TO "YOU SHOULD BE ASHMAED": You have my permission to EXPOSE THIS PERSON! If everyone will take the second and the guts to look at Brandon's picture and Brandon's eyes above- you will see the truth. You will see how he is in pain and distraught about the situation. I for one will be here for Brandon as well.

Posted by: What has this turned into?? Location: Working THREE jobs! on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I can totally understand where people are coming from talking about the HUD and Welfare problems! I don't understand why it is so hard for people to find JOBS! I have three! I have three because I am a single mom and I want my children to see that you have to work hard to live right! If I can do it EVERYONE can do it! My mother lives on disabilty. She gets $700 a month. She doesn't have hub or welfare and she still eats and pays her bills. If SHE can do it EVERYONE can too! So EVERYONE out there that's working their A** off, keep up the good work! Millions on Welfare are depending on YOU!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:20 AM
You Are not a better person because of where you live. What makes up a person is within.

Posted by: Tax Paying Conservative Location: My Accountant"s Office on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Thank you " Wish Not To Give My name" for taking the time to enlighten the tax paying public about the family tradition in this family. Prison time has become a rite of passage for the ghetto rat. A ghetto rat is just not accepted among his peers until he has been "punked out" in the dayroom of a maximum security penitentiary. The ignorance that leads the ghetto rat down this path is beyond the comprehension of most decent people. Prison is the side effect of a life time of bad choices. If you choose to take the easy way out and seek a HUD apartment you are one step closer to being initiated in to ghetto rat culture as you are forced to bend over a dayroom table in a cell block in Huntsville. So go ahead and get gold caps on your teeth, hit that crack pipe and sit on your lazy behind. The tax payers have a place they can send you where there are plenty of predators that would love some fresh meat.

Posted by: Michelle Location: College Station on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:03 AM
I thing anyone on any type of government assistance should be drug tested. I have to be drug tested for my job to keep it. So why shouldn't the people getting my money have to be drug tested before they get it. If you can't pass a drug test, you should not get any assistance at all. That would cut down on a lot of this crap. Half of the people on welfare wouldn't even show up to get the assistance. They would probably scream that we are discriminating against them for having to be drug free. This world is going to hell in a hand basket. There would be a lot less crime if the judicial system would hand over anyone who commits a crime to the victims family. You kill somebody, rape, molest little children just give the sorry piece of craps to the victims families, I promise you crime would cut down considerably.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 11, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Speaking "SLANG" and not proper English will not get these people deceit jobs so they can stop living on the hard working tax payers money. I doubt "SLANG" would get you a job at the local McDonalds drive through window for minimum wage! Educate yourself!

Posted by: Amy on Jun 11, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Bryan Resident why is it that you assume that just because someone is on HUD that they live in a "trashy" area??? I lived in my apartment for a year paid ALL of my rent and took care of all my bills on my own. Then eventually I did get on HUD and they allowed me to stay right where I was because I had already lived there for a year. It is not at all trashy! I happen to be a taxpayer just like you!! It is one thing to get government assistance and take advantage, but it is quite another when someone is working very hard especially if they are a single parent. DB you have to admit that times have changed. It is never easy to raise a child on your own, but I KNOW that I do an exceptional job raising my daughter. Who are you or to be so judgmental?

Posted by: YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED Location: EARTH on Jun 11, 2008 at 08:12 AM
TO GERMANY, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER MAY HAVE OR HAVE NOT DONE. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. I KNOW YOU TOO. I THOUGHT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN BETTER THAN THE JUDGMENTAL COMMENTS YOU POSTED. FOR THAT REASON, PLEASE DON'T POST ANYMORE COMMENTS ABOUT THIS CASE UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR PAST LIFE EXPOSED. PEOPLE CAN RISE. LOOKS LIKE YOU MADE IT OUT W/A HUSBAND IN THE MILITARY. DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAME FROM. I HAVEN'T.

Posted by: Don't Matter Location: Around Here on Jun 11, 2008 at 08:10 AM
This whole thing is about the lives of 2 young MEN. How did this turn into a welfare discussion. My prayers go out to both families. This is a time we should all come together and just pray. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe we dont understand, but God has all the answers. To each family, continue to pray, pray, and pray some more!

Posted by: Bryan Resident Location: Gainfully Employed on Jun 11, 2008 at 07:36 AM
It never ceases to amaze me when I turn on the television and see yet another example of inappropriate behavior by free loading bums that are given a free apartment by HUD. You would think such people would be grateful and would take pride in their community. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It is time for the city of Bryan to do something about the dilapidated HUD complexes around town and their unscrupulous residents. These HUD complexes are an eyesore and they have stunned the growth of Bryan. No developer in his right mind would ever remotely consider investing his hard earned money in an area that is littered with HUD trash. The city needs to give apartment complex owners an incentive, in the form of hefty fines, to clean up these HUD complexes. They should remodel the complexes, jack up the rent and do everything in their power to make them attractive to college students and young working professionals. It is time to give the undesirables the boot. Let them move to Hempstead.

Posted by: Wish Not To Give My Name Location: germany on Jun 11, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Well Looks Like Brandon. Will Be With His Big Brother In The Pin. Well Thats If His Bro. Is Still Spending Time. I Know There Family.

Posted by: Taxpayer on Jun 11, 2008 at 07:06 AM
"I pity her children." Don't pity them; You should pity your own, because Shanana feels obligated to teach her kids how to sponge off yours and mine. And with the Democrats coming back into power and buying the welfare vote with ever more "entitlements", us worker bees will end up the new slave class. And BTW, you are right about it not being a race issue; there are a lot of lazy rednecks out there too...

Posted by: CS Mom Location: The Sidelines on Jun 11, 2008 at 05:56 AM
DB's story should serve as an inspiration to others. I'm sure she the hardships she endured were not easy, but she made it on her own. She managed to escape those hardships and still maintain her dignity because she didn't accept the tax payer money that is given away by the government. On the other hand, the welfare trash can't function as adults in modern society. Just like a newborn baby, they are dependent on working adults for their every need. We need to take away the voting rights of people that can't stand on their own two feet. Think about it. Do you really want people that are too ignorant to make it in the world to have a say in who has access to the codes that can set off a nuclear war. If you let them decide, they might put some guy in there that would push the button because someone stole his "homeboy's" radio.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: BRYAN on Jun 11, 2008 at 01:57 AM
I DONT SEE WHAT WELFARE HAS TO DO WITH THE KILL OF A 18 YEAR OLD BOY. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO BOTH OF THE FAMILIES.

Posted by: Bring Them Back Location: Crime Capital on Jun 11, 2008 at 01:22 AM
Where is Dirty Harry and Paul Kersee when you need them? They were Jury, Judge, and Executioner. They knew how to handle this kind of behavoir. Keep the jail cells empty and the cemetaries full.

Posted by: ANONYMOUS Location: READING BLOGS on Jun 10, 2008 at 11:00 PM
TYESHA:I HOPE YOU ARE PREPARED TO BE CALLED IN AS A WITNESS,SINCE YOU CLAIM YOU WERE WITH THE VICTIM AT THE TIME OF THIS TRAGEDY. I NOTICED YOU SAID YOU WOULD SEE HIM SOON,EVEN PROMISED.WHY ARE YOU SPEAKING DEATH ON YOURSELF? ARE YOU LIVING IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU KNOW THE SAME THING IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU? YOU SOUND REAL IGNORANT,AND FOOLISH. THIS IS A PAINFUL TIME FOR 2 FAMILIES. WHY DON'T YOU TELL THESE PEOPLE WHAT YOU SAW,WHAT REALLY DID HAPPEN IF YOU WERE THERE? IT WOULD CLEAR UP ALOT OF CONFUSION.I AM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILIES.THIS IS AN AWFUL SITUATION.

Posted by: Heartbroken Location: Hville on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Man, Brandon why? I keep asking myself what went wrong. For all of you who think Brandon is some no good thug, you are wrong. I dated Brandon for 4 years. He comes from a great family. He was never a violent person. Brandon is a smart, talented young man. The Brandon I know is hardworking and never bothered anyone. He went to school and work. And yes he did go to college and he graduated. He had a great future ahead of him until he ran into trash. Brandon, all I can say is keep your head up. You know the truth and it will set you free. Just know that you have a lot of people that love and support you. We all are behind you no matter what. We are out here fighting for you and will continue. We love you Brandon. And you will be home soon.

Posted by: nikki on Jun 10, 2008 at 07:57 PM
tell her Hard to Work, I know she(tyesha) lying trying to be important and she not, She lying to kick it!

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I also was a single mom with 2 children after a divorce. I worked full time and was a full time mom. My daughter is mentally disabled, my son also had learning problems. NEVER did I receive or ask for anyone else to pay my bills or give me anything. If I could do it, anyone can. It isn't about race. It is about stupidity and laziness. Welfare has become a way of life. It was intended to be a short term help, but people have figured out how to abuse the system. Why should I have to pay for "Shanana" to lay around and have babies????? I pity her children.

Posted by: myob Location: dnt worry bout it ,tx on Jun 10, 2008 at 06:33 PM
all u ol lyin ppl tryin to make it seem like brandon is a murderer u all dnt no nothin.lewis kept messin wit brandon everyday actin like he all big and bad cuz he had agun and he was bigger then brandon. brandon works hard everyday and do right jst like he is supposed 2 unlike that criminal who breaks down doors tryin to mess wit an innocent man. he took all brandon had so he had to pay tha price. to me Lewis wuz askin for it since he never left brandon alone.ALL U HATAS BETTER QUIT LYIN ON HIM AND TELL THA TRUTH OR KEEP UR MOUTHS SHUT!!!!!!!!

Posted by: S.H. Location: College Station on Jun 10, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Amazing that someone has lost their life and all we can talk about is welfare and race! I am a white female raised by my mother on her own. She had to work 2 jobs just to make ends meet and we lived off of Beck (when it was not as nice as it is now). There are all kinds that fall on hard times. Others may choose to take the lazier approach. It is not for us to judge what they do. You can change it by going to lawmakers. People that are here illegally, they are getting more of our money. They seek the same freedom we have though they should do it the right way. As long as there is hatred nothing is going to change. To the moms that are posting here. My mom did the best she could and I love her for it and do not regret my childhood. I thank God for it because it made me who I am. My question to you is....What if you had to raise your kids alone with little or no support? Would working and befriending your neighbors be so bad? Could the "ghetto" be home?

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Tyesha, learn how to spell so you can pass the TAKS, graduate and hopefully get a job someday.

Posted by: Shanana Location: Bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Amy we need to tell it like it is. I like having babies. Why do I have to pay for it. Other people do not. We need to work together and keep are checks coming in. you people do not live hear and just because you pay tax money so I can live hear is your problem. If I wont live in a Ghetto slum and have people pay for it is my Bussiness

Posted by: HARD AT WORK on Jun 10, 2008 at 02:52 PM
TYESHA, IF YOU WERE WITH BRANDON AND LEWIS, DON'T LIE. LEWIS STEPPED TO HIM AND EXPECTED HIM TO PUNK OUT. WHICH MEANS THAT YOU TOO STEPPED TO BRANON. DON'T LIE FOR THE BOY. HE ALREADY DEAD. THE TRUTH NEEDS TO COME OUT. DON'T BE IN COURT PAINTING A FALSE PICTURE FOR YOUR HOMMIE! IF Y'ALL WASN'T STEALING AND TRYING TO BEAT UP HIS RETARDED COUSIN, THEN LEWIS MIGHT STILL BE ALIVE AND THIS MAN MIGHT NOT BE IN JAIL. FROM WHAT YOU SAY, IT WAS TWO AGAINST ONE. KEEP TELLING THE TRUTH SO BRANDON CAN GO FREE! WHAT YOU FAIL TO REALIZE IS THAT IF LEWIS CONTINUE TO LIVE THE PATH HE WAS LIVING, THESE COMMENTS WOULD BE POSTED ABOUT THE SAME VICTIM W/A DIFFERENT ACCUSER.

Posted by: Nikki on Jun 10, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Well if you cant read the slang, the stop commenting, tyesha maybe you should have called 911 instead of running with him. I spoke to his grandmother (Betty) and she told me the names are wrong so I do know what am talking about so you just keep running

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 02:17 PM
ENGLISH not EBONICS people!!!

Posted by: ANONYMOUS Location: BRYAN on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:53 PM
AMY:YOU GO GIRL! I AGREE WITH YOUR POST. CS MOM NEEDS TO BE ON HER KNEES THANKING GOD FOR HER BLESSINGS,NOT PUTTING HERSELF ON A PEDESTAL. REMINDS ME OF THE PHARISEE IN THE BIBLE WHO PRAYED "GOD I THANK THEE THAT I AM NOT LIKE OTHERS." THEN THERE WAS THE SINNER WHO HUMBLED HIMSELF,SAYING "LORD HAVE MERCY ON ME." THE SINNERS' HUMBLE PRAYER WAS RECIEVED. AGAIN,NEED I REMIND HER THAT GOD RESISTS THE PROUD,BUT GIVES MERCY AND GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.THANKS AGAIN AMY.WE NEED MORE LIKE YOU IN THE WORLD.

Posted by: tyesha Location: bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:15 PM
DIS 4 NIKKI YES BRANDON KILLED OBIJE OK U DONT KNOW I WAS DER RUNNIN WITH HIM SO I KNOW THE REAL STORY OK SO ALL U PEPS ON HERE STOP COMMENTIN ON DIS PLEAZ U DIDNT KNOW ODIJE DUQOI LEWIS OR BRANDON CORNELLIUS HARRIS OK SO JUST LEAVE IT ALONE AND HECK NO IM NOT TAKING BRANDON SIDE IM TAKING OBIJE'S SIDE CUZ BRANDON KILLED HIM 4 NO REASON [R.I.P OBIJE IMMA SEE U SOON] I PROMISE!!!!

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Welfare helping children is one thing. Adults taking advantage of it is another. We have taken in children in order to help them. Unfortunately, their parents were not willing to take care of them and were more than happy for us to take them. Noone minds helping children. People are sick to death of being used and abused by adults that REFUSE to help themselves. I think that is why this has become such a hot topic.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Does KBTX offer a translation for the ebonic posts that are made here? Man, this is ridiculous. My children are still in elementary and have better grammar and spelling then several of the posts here.

Posted by: Nikki Location: bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:24 AM
all r yall r stipid, the names are wrong so just keep talking about these people with the wrong info and names, that my cousin and his name is NOT objie Lewis , however he is 18 and brandon did not kill him that the wrong name as well, get all the facts

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:21 AM
As I am reading these posts I feel the need to mention that race is not and should not be a factor with stereotyping people as "ghetto, hood-rats, etc". Slums that TAKE ADVANTAGE of the system (welfare, HUD, etc) come of all color and races. There is bascially the "haves", the "willing to", and the "abusers". The haves basically "have" it made. They come from a family with a good background, education, finacial stability, therefore, those traits, qualities, and know-how are passed to them. The "willing to" are those that are constantly trying to make things better for themselves and their family. They do this by working and making an honest living, often sacrificing things for themselves. The "abusers" are those that do not care about others, have no respect for laws or authority, will steal and try to get ahead anyway possible, ride the system to squeeze out every penny that they can, and live their life like everyone owes them something. Stop playing the race card!

Posted by: Amy on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:20 AM
"Cs Mom" You are so full of it! I am 24 years old, a single mom and I work my ass off EVERY DAY to take care of my daughter. I for one do receive government assistance HUD being one of them! I hope for your sake I never find you coming around my place snooping around. Get off the gas lady; I think in your case "Nosey" is an understatement! Borderline Psychotic is a better word! You are the perfect example of a stuck up, over barring, judgmental, hypocritical, racist, bigot and just exactly the type of trash I will teach my daughter never to be like.

Posted by: A friend of Obije Location: Bryan.. The oaks Apts on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:05 AM
First of all please dont judge a book by its cover. To all of you who have made the horrible comments about Hud and welfare and bryan slums please remember at one point in time you had to struggle to get where you are now. I live in the Oaks apts and I have children who knew Obije well. I am ashamed to come from a town that so quick to judge. I know Obije as well for his whole young life and Im saddend to see him go. But realize that a young man lost his life and another will spend his in prison. The Oaks may not be the prime part of town but everyday I see college students like myself and my husband that reside there and are trying rasie our children right. I am on hud but quess what. I work full time, and attend school and my husband works and saves money to go to school. He works at night so I can work during the day so we won't have to pay for child care. But i also pay taxes and I want to let you guys know that some day I plan to be a lawyer to help the people you guys call "tras"

Posted by: saddend Location: c.s. on Jun 10, 2008 at 09:33 AM
The sad thing here is that children have lost a parent to death, and jail, and that parents have lost a son to death and jail. Children need parents for guidance and support. The "welfare" issue has come up in this thread for whatever reason. "Welfare" is Aid For Dependent Children. Sometimes, unfortunately, the parent uses it for their personal gain. So, the government started giving away items for the children, ie. cheese, milk, eggs, etc. Through HUD, the government gave the children a place to live, and the parent benefited too. The government's main concern is for the children, but unfortunately some parents benefit also. What the government cannot give to the children is guidance,love,and the knowledge of right verses wrong. That is what the parents should provide, and in this case, both men made a choice to do wrong, and their children are going to pay the price also. Unless, of course the children are placed in homes where they can get good parental supervision.

Posted by: HARD AT WORK on Jun 10, 2008 at 08:32 AM
IF LEWIS HAD SO MANY LOVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, WHY DIDN'T ANY OF THEM WORK W/HIM ON CHANGING SOONER. NO ONE CAN MAKE ANOTHER MAN DO ANYTHING. I'M SURE HE HAD GOOD INTENSIONS, LIKE THE REST OF US, YET HE CHOSE TO STEAL WHAT HE COULDN'T AFFORD INSTEAD OF GETTING A LEGAL JOB AND SAVING HIS MONEY TO PURCHASE WHAT HE WANTED. THE "RADIO" IS JUST THE STOLEN TOKEN IN THIS SITUATION. IT MAY BE GAS NEXT! POINT IS, WORK FOR WHAT YOU WANT. DON'T WATCH PEOPLE AND JUSTIFY YOUR ACTIONS WITH "OH THEY CAN JUST GO BUY ANOTHER ONE WHEN I STEAL THIS ONE!" IT'S PATHETIC. I DON'T RECALL HARRIS CONFESSING TO ANY MURDER. HE MERELY TURNED HIMSELF INTO AUTHORITIES. THESE ARE VERY BIG ASSUMPTIONS BY ALL OF YOU. PEOPLE ARE GIVEN EACH NEW DAY TO CHANGE, IT'S UP TO THEM TO MAKE THAT CHANGE IN THAT DAY. NO TRY TO LIVE FOR TOMORROW B/C IT'S NOT PROMISED TO ANYONE. BRANDON, KEEP YOUR SPIRITS UP. GO BACK TO GOD AND ASK FOR HIS MERCY. LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 07:29 AM
"Still not a reason to Kill over a radio." Maybe, maybe not. Personal story from MANY years ago when I first moved here on my own at 19, I had to budget every penny just to pay rent and gas to get to work and back, and I spent 6 months working overtime and eating cheese sandwiches, vienna sausages, and cupoSoups to squeeze enough money out of the budget to buy a $69.95 13 inch B&W tv from FedMart. It wasn't stolen, but if it had been and I caught the thief, I just might have killed them, because to me that wasn't some piece of junk cheap tv, it was 6 months of blood sweat and tears. So crooks should always stop and think that the cheap meaningless crap they're stealing to hock for a couple of bucks or a fix of drugs might mean a WHOLE lot more to the guy they're stealing it from...maybe more than the crooks life.

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 10, 2008 at 06:50 AM
I agree with CS Mom and Bryan Mom. You can see these "knuckle dragging neanderthals" just about anywhere in town. They have several girlfriends that work or are on welfare and these morons live off of the women. Sad thing is that they are the ones that need to be reading these postings, but they won't be doing that. They are too busy leaning against their silly looking cars drinking and smoking. If you are one of these women who supports these lazy men, STOP! Have more pride in yourself and get rid of them. Make them go get a job and take care of your children. I'm tired of paying for you to have kids.

Posted by: Keeping it real Location: at work on Jun 10, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Bryan is full of ghetto trash. They need to kick them out of the HUD apartments and tell them to go find work. If they don't like it they can take their illegitimate kids and go live under a bridge. Killing over a radio is stupid, but that is what I would expect from a bunch of hood rats.

Posted by: please..... Location: hearne on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:47 AM
i live in hearne and have seen first hand what welfare can do to a city. it's pretty bad when a hard working person goes into the grocery store and gets behind a person checking out and they have a basket full of meat, pay with a lone star card and then go out and get into a cadillac. i know alot of folks in hearne that are hard working people, all colors, that all they can afford is peanut butter & jelly and cereal. to the family of obiji, i knew him and no, he wasnt innocent, but had seemed to change his life for the better. why he assaulted someone, had a gun and broke into a car, no one will ever know. i think he would have been a good father and could have teached his child how to do things the right way. too bad he won't get a chance to do this. RIP Obiji.

Posted by: .MIKE TENNELL Location: WESTSIDE IN BRYAN on Jun 10, 2008 at 12:58 AM
MAN BRANDON Y U HAD TO GO DO MI NIKKA LIKE DAT HE WUZ A GOOD PERSON. WE UNDERSTAN PEOPLE GET IN CONFLICTS SOMETIMES BUT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A DIFFERENT WAY TO HANDEL DIS BUT GOD BLESS DA BOTH OF YA'LL BUT I PRAY FOR DA BOTH OF DA FAMILIES

Posted by: Not important Location: CS on Jun 10, 2008 at 12:04 AM
What I would like to know is how is it that there are some people who says this young man deserved what he got? That is crazy and if you really stop doing what College Station people do and stop being around the bush you would see how you sound real prejudice. I feel like this if this young man deserved to be killed then all the people serving in Iraq deserve to be killed because God said thou shall not kill and thats what America went over there for is to kill. So what make those people any better then Obije. A sin is a sin. You may say well because they are killing for a good cause but the Iraq peeps who are killing our people believe they are killing for a good cause. So where does it end. One more thing I need to say its funny how some people are so quick to call other people ignorant, but those same people come on here and sound real ignorant. You are talking about somebody's child. Now I lost my child but if I was reading this about my child why wouldn't this make me want to react

Posted by: Cateyes Location: CS on Jun 9, 2008 at 11:49 PM
To Jay B,Cynthia,DB and CS mom please do us all a favor and hush. First of all lets get something straight, College Station has a ghetto too its called Windsor Pointe. So don't even try and act like College Station is all of that. Second CS mom who cares about the way your teaching your child in the eyes of white people you are still the trash they are talking about. I live in CS myself and everyday I have to deal with rasicm and I support myself just like you. I have lived in various places including another, well even Ghetto is too good of a word for that place, but oh wait it is also in College Station everyone say it with me Southgate. I have never been in trouble with the law and I have never stole nothing. I do not drink or go to clubs but even so I am still offended by some of these comments. Every since I have moved to this place I look at some people in a different way, you know how you try and guess if someone has a disease. Everyday I have to guess which person is prejudice.

Posted by: : ( Location: College Station on Jun 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
To DB: You should NEVER get tired of hearing about OUR struggle. ALL races have their significant issues and ALL people have their own personal sturuggle. If you don't look and learn from OUR past...how can you plan and improve the future? Racism still exists, whether we want to believe it or not. It is up to US to lead and guide the next generation. Don't leave them out to dry. Look up the statistics for earned income ratio in contrast to color. To CS mom. I have one degree and working on another. So go (blank) yourself. Oh! and if I were you, I would keep my daughter away from neighborhoods I didn't like; she may just try to follow you bread crumbs back. I'll be the second to confirm it, Brandon does have a Bachelor's of Science Degree from a 4-year university. He is an educated man.

Posted by: CWP Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Bryan is the ghetto rat capital of Texas. It is almost humorous to think that some people are surprised that two ghetto rats got in a death battle over a radio. This is what ghetto rats do and it should not surprise anyone. The ghetto rats in Bryan are flourishing in their native habitat. If they continue at the current pace they will all be extinct in 50 years.

Posted by: Lashawn Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:01 PM
My heart goes out to both families. It is so sad when people can get on here and focus on what people have done in their life. No one has the right to take anothers life that is Gods job. Neither man was an innocent man. Mr. Lewis went into a family member of mine house and stole a few things even her sons wii but that didnt make any of my family members want to go out and do harm to him. And the comments about the West side of Bryan means nothing alot of great peole have some out of slums and from welfare families it is up to the parents to guide these kids and not uphold them in their wrong doings. STOP focusing on what someone has done wrong and try to reach out to these chldren on the streets. It makes no sense to talk about the criminal records of these men and think about what YOU can do to make a change for the young children that are seeing this and thinks that it is alright to resolve things with violence.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 08:56 PM
It is Bad to see that people stopped calling the Police to take care of problems like theft. I know alot of people that stopped reporting crime years ago. As we had one New police Chief after a other. I think it is time we started calling the police after we have been assaulted and had are home broken into. To many people think you have to put up with the daily crime in Bryan and people are going to be killed in the future because of it.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 9, 2008 at 08:54 PM
all of this nonsense needs to stop. Let him RIP. And just keep the families of both individuals in our prayers.

Posted by: HG Location: CS on Jun 9, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Real talk. I would take a week off if it would teach my kids something important in life. In Bryan you can teach by example in this area of Ghetto life,crime and welfare life. You can see the affects 1st hand.

Posted by: Bryan Mom Location: Bryan, Texas on Jun 9, 2008 at 07:59 PM
After reading the Comments by CS Mom, I decided to go see this place for myself. I too took off work early and I saw the same things she described. That place is infested with able bodied men that were laying around doing nothing in the middle of the day. It is time for the filthy, knuckle dragging neanderthals to get up off their rear ends and go find a job. I don't mind paying my own way, but it makes me mad as h*ll to think this garbage expects me to pay their way as well.

Posted by: RJP Location: Brazos county on Jun 9, 2008 at 07:52 PM
I would take a week off for my kids if it would help them understand about welfare and ghetto life. In Bryan you can see things frist hand and teach by example in this area of life study. I also took my kids out and explained to them about how the people in Houston were not evacuation prepared and the importance of beimg prepared.

Posted by: CS Mom Location: The "Sidelines" on Jun 9, 2008 at 06:56 PM
To "Real Talk", I have every right in the world to be as "nosey" as I want to be since I am paying the rent in those sleazy, run down, drug infested apartments. Furthermore, I will continue to visit HUD complexes and take photos that I will send to my elected representation to voice my disapproval about the way may tax dollars are being given away to lazy welfare trash. Politicians are a lot like the crack prostitutes that live in HUD complexes. They are addicted to the power that comes with their office and will do anything to keep it. If the residents don't like the fact I take photos of the complex they can start paying their own rent, ditch the Lone Star card and get off welfare. When they become self sufficient I will no longer have a vested interest in them and they can live as they choose. However, as long as I am paying the rent I will continue to snoop around such complexes and report code violations. As long as you live under my roof that is the way it is going to be.

Posted by: M? Location: CS on Jun 9, 2008 at 06:50 PM
It is serious business driving in the Slums of CS. AKA-Bryan. I for one keep my Kids out of the ghetto. I grow up in the slums and worked my way out of Bryan into CS. As you can tell their is no honor among thieves.

Posted by: Cynthia Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 06:35 PM
To Anonymous June 9, 2008, 4:45pm: I think you need to practice what you preach! You are no better than CS MOM. CS MOM is raising her daughter to the best of her ability...which considering the fact that she has better grammar than most of the people posting here, leads me to believe that she's doing a very fine job! Maybe she is arrogant, haugty, or proud, but I have a feeling she has every right to be! It amazes me that when people are upset and voice an opinion AGAINST members of society that do nothing to improve themselves then we get bashed. Why can't we have the a strong-willed opinion as everyone else? At least we're not sucking off society! (By the way, I have no idea who CS MOM is, I'm just glad to see someone standing up and saying that they are disgusted about the way our society is going as I am!)

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 9, 2008 at 05:16 PM
After looking at the mug shots am sure they worked at something. Still not a reason to Kill over a radio.

Posted by: the quiet one Location: right here on Jun 9, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Noone can not point fingers at "Bryan" to be "a getto of welfare and murder" this can happen anywhere! So what, the corner store has a bullet proof area! what has that to do with the tragedy that occured? I personally go to that store every single day for odds and ends and know the store owner and I am sure he has his own reasons for running his store. This article has nothing to do with a store robbery or whatever!, this has to do with a loss of a loved gentleman!

Posted by: ANONYMOUS Location: B-CS,TX on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:45 PM
IN RESPONSE TO "CS MOM".YOUR BLOG MAKES YOU SOUND LIKE SOME ARROGANT,HAUGHTY,PROUD HYPOCRITE.PERHAPS YOU OUGHT TO HUMBLE YOUR SELF A BIT.HAVE YOU NEVER READ THE BIBLE? PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION,&A HAUGHTY SPIRIT BEFORE A FALL.IT'S GOOD THAT YOU ARE DOING SO WELL.PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT.WERE IT NOT FOR GODS' MERCY,AND GRACE, YOU MIGHT BE WHERE SOME OF THOSE "TRASHY" PEOPLE ARE.HAVE YOU HEARD THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER LOOK DOWN ON ANY MAN UNLESS YOU'RE PICKING HIM UP? BE CAREFUL SISTER,LEST YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A SIMILAR SITUATION SOON. GOD RESISTS THE PROUD.REPENT,AND PRAY FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE.GOD DOES NOT MAKE TRASH.HE CARES FOR EACH PERSON,AS IF THEY WERE THE ONLY PERSON.WATCH YOUR LITTLE NASTY ATTITUDE.YOU AREN'T DOING YOUR CHILD ANY FAVORS EITHER.YOUR'RE TEACHING HER THAT YOU ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS,AND THAT'S THE QUICKEST WAY TO ANGER GOD.WE ARE ALL CREATED EQUALLY.MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING THROUGH,SHARING WITH SOMEONE HOW THEY CAN DO BETTER.REPENT!

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Can somebody PLEASE tell me why they keep calling an 18 year old young man a "child" and a "baby?" If he is old enough to have children, he is no longer a child himself. Ugh!

Posted by: Jay B Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:02 PM
CS Mom. My wife reminded me. That I also Drive my Children on the west side Of HWY 6. I also have pointed out Bryan welfare and Ghetto life. Bryan is a good place to start when talking about Welfare,Crime,HUD Housing and Slums to children. It makes a Big impression on the kids to see this type of life style next to home. Most of my family moved out of Bryan Years back. I plan to move also. Bryan Ghetto Welfare Trash will take anything they can get. My family in CS thought I was a nuts to have a video system on the house. A alarm,Gun and a Trained Doberman dog. I have used all but the dog to stop this trash. My family in Pebble Creek and Indian Lakes Think if you hear a dog at night you need to call the Police due to the noise. I get a Shotgun at night if I hear a dog. It could be my Motorcycle,Car emblems,bikes and cat. If you see a star on a chain it is off my car. The cat was found in a drug raid W. Bryan. He had a chip. I was advised that animals are Hostages for reward Money now.

Posted by: real talk on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:01 PM
if this guy is trying so hard to change his life and raise his baby why was he out at this time of night anyway. shouldn't he have been at work, or with the babys momma? to me if you trying to change your life you don't hang out with trash and under peoples stairs at 12:30 in the night threating to kill someone and pointing a gun in their face.

Posted by: real talk on Jun 9, 2008 at 03:57 PM
TO: CS mom, one you shouldn't be skippin out of work to be nosey. that shows what kind of person you are. I understand that you are trying to show you daughter about places like that, but you should also teach her that its not funny to laugh a people like that.

Posted by: does it matter on Jun 9, 2008 at 03:35 PM
to all you idiots, Brandon was not on WELFARE, he worked harder than anyone i know. he had a real job. he's got a Degree in SCIENCE from a 4 year university.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Im one of Obije's classmates/friend and i must say im going to miss him so much...family and friends are in my prayers...on the other hand i must say the people that are talking negative apon him are "wrong"...you dont know him at all to talk apon the situation this is someones child...the whole thing was stupid now we have lost a child/best friend over nothing...Dont get me wrong everybody has there bad days....that doesnt make him a bad person he was my classmate and a very very close friend to me....and a true friend to plenty others....I LOVE YOU OBIJE....R*I*P now man

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 02:44 PM
How did Bryan get to be a ghetto of walfare and murder?

Posted by: FED UP IN BRYAN Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 02:34 PM
If you Shop at C-Store in the Oaks you will see it has employee's in a Bullet proof area.. It gets armed robbed all time and they people run into the Oaks after they Hold it up.

Posted by: WOW on Jun 9, 2008 at 02:27 PM
IM AMAZED HOW WELFARE HAS TO DO WITH THE LOST OF 2 MEN. IF YOU ARE A TRUE BELIEVER YOU WILL PRAY FOR BOTH THE SOULS THAT HAVE BEEN LOST. ONE WAY OR THE OTHER WITH OR WITHOUT A RECORD THE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY AND MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BOTH FAMILY'S

Posted by: Katrina C Location: Wellborn on Jun 9, 2008 at 01:36 PM
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to both families. This is a horrible tragedy. SISTER, your brother definitely needs your support right now. To everyone judging these people, you should be ashamed. Welfare doesn't make someone violent, that is human nature and up to each to decide how they deal with that urge. 18 is definitely NOT a baby and about 5 years or more past innocent. Everyone needs to remember that everyone has a breaking point. Should the guy have just quit chasing him once the young man fled? Probably, but adrenaline is a powerful thing, so who knows. The important thing here is that two families are grieving.

Posted by: the quiet one Location: right here on Jun 9, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Lewis was a close friend of mine that I have grown to love dearly in the past 3 years. He was a kind-hearted young man that had put many smiles on individuals faces. Sure you may want to say "but he did this or that" We all have sined so NOBODY is perfect! What caused the whole thing was from a situation that occured over a month ago. Harris was one that worked and had been going through personal issues so to say he was on welfare is incorrect! It is a sad loss for someone you love dearly but GOD has a set time for one and this was our friend Lewis' time. You can ot judge THE OAKS by being "getto" or "da hood" this could of happened anywhere! Low income/HUD is anywhre so do not judge what you see during your day off CS. I am a single FULL TIME WORKING mother that lives at the oaks so dont judge a location by what you see! R.I.P Obije I know you are watching over us!

Posted by: The "Real Truth" Location: Bryan Tx on Jun 9, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Look you people need to realize that this is someones child. This kids parents and family (me included)are mourning over this. I've seen the comments on this website and im shocked.This child had a right to change just like you and I. I have seen this child change within a matter of days. He was trying to change his life around to take care of his child. He lost mom at a young age and wants to do right. I work but sometimes I need help. You are not able to judge anyone because you arew not God. To all of the people saying these horrible things what would you do if it was your son or daughter? Give people a chance to change.. Obije I love you boo! Rest in peace baby.. My prayers go out to my friends and family who are also suffering from this. A.S.R.

Posted by: H.M.C. Location: Bryan Tx. on Jun 9, 2008 at 12:16 PM
This is for the comment regarding Loser Police, if nothing good happens in Bryan, first of then I feel sorry for you and pity you. If nothing good happens in Bryan then WHY are you still here? Go somewhere else. Because obviously it's people like you that support criminal activity and increase the hysteria and fear in good, hard working citizens lives. You need to better your self, by getting an education, getting a job and making something better out of your life and quit blaming all the bad things that happen in your life on others. Have you taken a good hard look in the mirror? Because the only one you can blame is your self. I hope that you find GOD! I think that everyone has gotten off basis regarding this case/situation. It has spiraled into wellfare, government assistance, color, etc. It was a horrible situation and I feel for both families. Viloence and crime happen everywhere. Lets stick to the facts, not hear say or ignorance.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Oh my!!I can not believe everything I read."2 violent criminals&wish there were more of this"...??What the hell??So many people quick to judge and say harsh things not knowin the whole story.This was a nightmare for the familys..We should keep them in our prayers and stop all the criticizum.The comment about "not knowing a good,decent,hard workin citizen with photos on file with the brazos county".There are lots of hard workin,decent,etc.peole that have been to jail..There r people out there that get arrested for tickets only and r hard workin people,people that had a rough life and make bad choices and turn their life around,some don't.Try reachin out to help those who need a change instead of bad mouthin them.So here we have so many people talkin out their ass when they should be prayin for those familys.God bless you all.

Posted by: Loser Police on Jun 9, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Nothing good happens on the west side of bryan. Come to think of it, nothing good happens in bryan.

Posted by: H.M.C. Location: Bryan Tx. on Jun 9, 2008 at 11:18 AM
First of all not everyone that lives at the Oaks is on government assistanceor are they trash. My husband and I both live there and it's not a bad place. Crime and violence happen everywhere, and there not racial the people behind the violence and crimes are. And we live there because it's close to work. And I do not believe that this has anything to do with that. I think what happened is horrible, but what are you to do when no one listens, and you are being threatened and the things that you hold dear or have worked hard for are taken away by people who don't work or do not care about humanity. This has nothing to do with color. Every one is responsible for there own self and the only one that can hold you back is your self. Quit blaming others for your circumstances and start taking a step to rectify your own life.

Posted by: Cynthia Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 07:50 AM
To CS Mom, I applaud you for taking your daughter to a slum-infested part of town and showed her that there are people in this world that do nothing but suck off the system. For those of you disagree with her, I'm going to guess that you're a part of that slum-sucking world. Am I stereotyping most of the people in that area, yes, I sure am. But, if you live with dogs then you're going to be assumed that you are a dog. I understand that some people have to go on government assistance...for a while, but not for a lifetime. This has nothing to do with color...this has everything to do with lazy, scum-sucking life organisms that do nothing but live off the system, reproduce and teach others to do the same. Have you no self-worth. OH and for the person that said something about going to the library to see how you've struggled for 400 years...I doubt very seriously that YOU have ever been a slave! Get over it, over come it, and be a productive member of society!

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 9, 2008 at 06:42 AM
To :( Working people like me a sick of hearing about the "Black People" struggle. You don't have to struggle if you get out and work like the rest of us. Is life always easy? NO! My son is in the military and he struggles financially, but at least he has an honorable job, even when he is sleeping in the desert. The people that live in Indian Lakes, Traditions, Pebble Creek, etc. WORKED for the right to live there. The didn't expect someone to GIVE it to them. By the way, did you know there are "Black People" that live in those communities? Wow! I wonder how they got there? Did they happen to work their way there? What a thought. Blacks need to get over what happened 200 years ago. No one alive had anything to do with it. We don't like that slavery happened, but we need to move on and make the best of what we have now. Get a job, earn what you have and stop living off of the hard work of others.

Posted by: B on Jun 9, 2008 at 05:38 AM
To CS MOM< You Go Girl!! You're about the only one that makes sense! I sure as HELLO don't understand all of these EBONIC comments on here! Now to :( < Get real! YOU read about back in JFK days & see how much was given y'all,like almost every government job etc. & y'all still want more! Use what has been handed you!

Posted by: CS Mom Location: College Station on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:49 AM
To :( First of all I am black. Don't feed me a line of garbage about how bad black people have it. Like I said before, If I made it so can the welfare trash in those run down apartments. Furthermore, even though she is only five years old it is quite apparent that she has spent much more time in the library than you have. The lazy people that live in those apartments are there because of self created problems. The situation they are in is not my problem. I will continue to sit on the sidelines and laugh.

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To CS Mom! If you agree with me about you standing on the sidelines watching our world destroy, how will your advice be sufficient enough for you daughter? You don't know the whole story lady. Everyone who lived in the OAKS was not on welfare. Brandon had a job and was over qualified to be on welfare. Swallow that and see what it tastes like. If you wanted to show your daughter something she could learn from, take her to the libray. Show her the books about Black People stuggle. Let her know how we are 400 years behind other races. Oh yeah, while you at it, drive her down and show her some of the homes at Indian Lakes, Traditions, and Pebble Creek. Because I know you don't have shot at understanding any of this! AND TO WAIT A MINUTE! Please read kbxt.com's story and eagle.com's story. They are different. The true story has not unfolded. EVERYONE IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. Brandon is innocent. Objie was not a dog-gone baby or a dog-gone child. 18 is adulthood.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:46 PM
TO SISTER- My heart goes out to your family and to the other young mans family. There are two sides to every story. I respect you for standing behind your brother, he did a terrible thing but here are two sides to it and remember good people do terrible things. These people think they are above God and have the right to judge. I pray for their forgiveness as I read thier pathetic post. They have no life or compassion. You stand by your brother he needs you now more than ever. God Bless both familys.

Posted by: C Location: Hearne on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Bryan YOU have to be careful. I lived in Hearne and this type of thing destroyed the city. We could not keep any Officers and had murders like this before the bottom fell out.

Posted by: LET US PRAY FOR EVERYONE Location: COLLEGE STATION on Jun 8, 2008 at 10:08 PM
To CS Mom: I can't believe you even call yourself a mother for one. First off you need to proof read before you summit your comment. Secondly why on earth would you take off work just to be nosey? Why on earth would you judge somebody because there on GOVERMENT ASSISTANCE? You keep taking off of work; you might be the next one needing GOVERMENT ASSISTANCE. Teach your daughter not to be so judgmental and how to spell.

Posted by: CS Mom Location: College Station on Jun 8, 2008 at 08:31 PM
To :( To answer your questions I did tell my daughter the proper way to fix these problems. First of all cut out all HUD, Welfare, food stamps, free cheese and all other tax payer subsidies. The welfare trash will go out and find a job when they get hungry. As for your question about a path, I told her to work hard, finish school and don't start a family until you are married and self sufficient. Worked for me! As for your allegation of standing on the sidelines, you are correct. I did not create this mess and it is not my responsibility to fix it. Although I was born in to poverty, I opted to work nights in a convenience store in order to attend college. I never had a grant and I never had any type of government assistance. I did it the old fashioned way. I rolled up my sleeves and went to work. I scrubbed toilets, picked up cans, tossed burgers and cleaned construction sites. If I managed to get out of poverty without tax payer money anyone can. I have no sympathy for welfare trash.

Posted by: John Wayne Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 06:18 PM
With BPD now making Outpost in the south side of the City And the new fort Apache almost done On Texas ave. Do we have The Officers to fill the offices? I see that BPD had a officer attacked friday. It sounds like the officer took a bad hit to the head by some thug after they caught him burglarizing a home. I hope the Officer is OK. I am not sure we have any replacements coming. Bryan officers don't get paid enough for the amount of violence and injuries they have to sustain.

Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Are you kidding me? What has this world come to? I can not believe some of the things I have read on here!! What happened to not judging others? I know the two of them had records but they also had family and friends as we all do...show some respect people! I hope those of you that are saying these horrible things are out there right now trying to guide the other trouble people of Brazos County in the right direction. I don't mean drive your young children by crimes. I'm pretty sure Bryan P.D. would greatly appreciate if we could lower the crime rate and be able to lower their response time. Let's all try and work together and help our community so that situations like this don't happen like this instead of criticzing others. BTW...Never say Never! It could happen to anyone!

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Obije was NOT an innocent child. Good grief. Did he deserve to be killed? No, but he was not innocent. He has a record of past violence.

Posted by: SISTER Location: HELL ON EARTH on Jun 8, 2008 at 04:30 PM
BARBIE, WHAT A NAME, IT SEEMS IT FITS YOUR LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION! I WASN'T TALKING ABOUT WHAT BRANDON HAS OR HAS NOT EATEN. I'M REFERRING TO HIS FAMILY. YOU PEOPLE SAY THAT BRANDON SHOULD HAVE CALLED THE POLICE WHEN THIS GUY KICKED DOWN HIS DOOR, HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT HE DIDN'T? BE REAL, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE KICKED IN YOUR DOOR. I'M SURE YOUR ACTIONS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN TOO FAR OFF. A YOUNG MAN IS DEAD AND ANOTHER'S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE. I PRAY THAT SOME OF YOU THAT ARE MAKING THESE COMMENTS AREN'T ON THE JURY! PEOPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR. TOO MANY PEOPLE GET UP EVEYDAY AND GO TO WORK, BUY THE THINGS THAT NEED AND WANT, ONLY TO HAVE SOMEONE "TAKE" IT FROM THEM. IF THE SHOE WAS ON YOUR FOOT, HOW DO YOU THINK YOU'D BE WEARING IT? AGAIN, TO BARBIE, MR. LEWIS HAD NO RIGHT TO KICK DOWN BRANDON'S DOOR. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU FEEL LIKE HE DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO PROTECT HIMSELF WITH. PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN TO LEAVE OTHERS ALONE. BRANDON WAS IN HIS OWN HOUSE!

Posted by: BARBIE Location: TEXAS on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:29 PM
TO KOURAGE IF MR LEWIS KICKED DOWN MR HARRIS DOOR WHY DIDNT HE CALL THE POLICE IF MR LEWIS RAN WHY DID MR HARRIS STILL CHASE HIM ? HE WANTED TO KILL HIM MR LEWIS MUST NOT HAVE HAD ANYTHING TO PROTECT HIMSELF WITH.TO MR HARRIS FAMILY ITS NOT OUR FAULT THAT YOUR BROTHER CANT EAT A GOOD MEAL HE DECIDED TO KILL A CHILD. SO JUST FACE FACTS HE KILLED A INNOCENT CHILD.

Posted by: ME Location: BCS on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I understand these people defending Mr. Lewis and Mr. Harris, I am sorry for the loss of Lewis, but at the same time you cant call these people "sweet" and a "baby" both MEN had records. Mr. Lewis have FAMILY VIOLENCE. While honoring these people but do not try to defend their life style. if they were "quiet" and "stuck to themselves" one would not be dead and one would not be in jail.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: CS on Jun 8, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I also drive My children in ghettos of Bryan to show them what happens to people on welfare and the living condition some people live in. Seeing it on TV is not like looking at the real thing in Bryan. When the get older I will tell them what the Prostitutes are doing. I need something in return for my tax money. I call it Scared Straight Bryan.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Posted by: CS MOM Location: CS on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:44 PM Gotta Love it! Two pieces of garbage are of the street. may god forgive u so stupid !!!!!! a 18 yr was killed!!!! and u so happy as long as it wasnt u right well i really doubt god agrees with u

Posted by: THINK ABOUT THIS Location: PLEASE CITY on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I DONT THINK MR HARRIS SHOULD GET A BOND HE MIGHT RUN OFF OR IF SOMEONE MAKES HIM MAD OR IF HE THINKS SOMEONE TOOK SOMETHING OF HIS HE MIGHT KILL THEM, I WANT TO BE SAFE

Posted by: BARBIE Location: TEXAS on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:49 AM
EVERY ONE THAT HAS BEEN SAYING THOSE BAD THINGS ABOUT MR LEWIS SHOULD BE ASHAMED .THE BABY IS DEAD BECAUSE OF A GROWN MAN WHO CHASED HIM TO KILL HIM LIKE AN ANIMAL .SO NO ONE SHOULD FEEL SORRY FOR MR HARRIS.HE SHOULD BE LOCKED UP THE REST OF HIS LIFE THE DEATH ROW IS TO EASY LET HIM LIVE WITH WHAT HE HAS DONE.

Posted by: WAIT A MINUTE Location: TRUTH CITY on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I DISAGREE WITH THE PERSON SAYING IT WAS SELF DEFENSE IF MR HARRIS WAS CHASING MR LEWIS THATS DOESNT MAKE SENSE MR HARRIS STABBED SWEET MR LEWIS HE WAS RUNNING NOT THE KILLER MR HARRIS SO IF YOU THINK MR HARRIS IS SWEET I HATE TO SEE IF HE WERE TO GET REALLY MAD HE MIGHT KILL MORE THAN ONE CHILD.THINK ABOUT THAT.

Posted by: Kourage Location: Oakwood,Texas on Jun 8, 2008 at 11:15 AM
All I would like to say is K B (Brandon) was a person that was quite & stayed to his self he was a hard working guy. Objie was picking and had kicked in KB door and that is what got him out of the house he was protecting his self. I hate that this got out of hand but as you see on TV they are holding objie up and KB down that is wrong. Our prayers go out to Mr. & Mrs. Harris. With much love from Oakwood Dirty Riderz 2 MPC " We Love Ya'll

Posted by: SISTER Location: GRIEF on Jun 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM
BRANDON IS MY BROTHER AND YES, I STILL LOVE HIM. I'MA STAND BY HIS SIDE UNTIL I CAN'T TRAVEL WITH HIM ANY FURTHER. I HAVE HIS BACK AS FAR AS I AM ABLE. TO BRYAN PD, YOU HAVE INFO PERTAINING TO PRIOR EVENTS, WHY HASN'T THAT BEEN PUBLISHED? LET THE TRUTH COME OUT. I DON'T APPRECIATE SPECULATION. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED EXCEPT THOSE THAT WERE THERE THAT NIGHT. YEA, I'M TALKING TO THE PUNKS THAT LEFT THE SCENE. NO ONE HAS MENTIONED YOU YET! ANYONE THAT KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THE LAW KNOWS THAT POM DOESN'T MEAN YOU WERE SMOKING. HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE THESE CHARGES FROM WHAT YA LIL COUSIN OR HOMEBOY LEFT BEHIND? BRANDON DIDN'T GROW UP IN THE GHETTO. HE WASN'T ON WELFARE. HE LIVED IN THE OAKS B/C IT WAS CLOSE TO WHERE HE WORKED. YOU FINGERPOINTERS DON'T KNOW THE AGONY BEHIND WHAT EITHER FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH. I BET YOU ALL STILL SLEEP GREAT AT NIGHT AND HAVE A FULL STOMACH FROM THE GREAT MEAL YOU WERE ABLE TO SUCK DOWN. IT'S SAD WHEN THE POLICE ARE CALLED AND WON'T COME OUT.

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 06:58 AM
To D'andre and La'kesha: I pray that your posting is a joke. If it is real, it shows your complete ignorance. The reason so many have written about welfare is that the working people have finally gotten sick and tired of supporting those that won't work and take what they want instead of getting it in an honest way. Can you understand that???? We are SICK of people living on welfare when they could be working. Good for you CS Mom. More of us should drive our kids through an area like this and show them what they will be like if they CHOOSE to live like this.

Posted by: DB Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 06:48 AM
To VeeVee: Are you writing in a foreign language??? Who spells like that? Good grief. It is sad what has happened, but neither one of them was an angel.

Posted by: Rosevelt Location: Hearne on Jun 8, 2008 at 04:21 AM
Looks like tribal warfare to me. Some things never change. The ignorant will always kill the ignorant over small things. I will feel just a little bit safer now. There are two fewer Bryan thugs out walking the streets. The icing on the cake is their are two fewer people getting welfare and food stamps.

Posted by: : ( Location: C.S. on Jun 8, 2008 at 04:13 AM
Clearly the whole story has not been unfolded to the public. If you read kbtx.com and eagle.com the stories are conflicting and we only have OBJIE's witnesses’ sides. This was all a matter of SELF-DEFENSE. Say what you want to say about the Oaks Apartment complex- Brandon is a good person and comes from a great family. It seems he reported this guy on numerous occasions; the authorties did nothing but sit on thier backsides and said the couldn't help. It seems they provided no guidance or options to restore the peace in this situation before this all happened. WE SHOULD BE MADD ABOUT THIS! OBJIE was not a child. He was a young man, lead in the wrong direction- seaching for the wrong things in life. Please be aware that both families are hurting.

Posted by: : ( Location: C.S. on Jun 8, 2008 at 03:59 AM
TO CS MOM: What did you tell your daughter about how to fix these problems? And did you give her a path to follow so that she can go in the right direction? Seems to me you are just someone standing on the sidelines watching and not helping. Did you ever think about how any of those people you were making fun of grew up? You should have stayed your regular time at work.

Posted by: Moving sale Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:27 AM
It is Bryan. Only in Bryan do we have one of the Highest crime rates in the State. Please stop talking about the walfere housing and welfare. I have a house for sale. I need it to sale. My Family and I need to move to a safe place. Please stop the talk. Bryan people that say that we do not have any problems keep talking. I will not miss being a crime victim in a growing welfare Town.

Posted by: New to BCS Location: Bryan on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:04 AM
What's going on with all of this CRIME? Can someone tell me if WestWood Estates has a high cime rate?

Posted by: vicky Location: bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
this is a real tragic and its so sad he lost his mother at a young age and now hes lost his life at a young age my heart goes out to his family

Posted by: CS MOM Location: CS on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Gotta Love it! Two pieces of garbage are of the street. I took of work early and drove through that complex the day after the murder to get an idea about the type of place it was. I saw large numbers of able bodied, adult, males standing around loafing. Several were in dire need of a belt to hold their pants up. Others had some sort of something wrapped around their heads that resembled black pantyhose. A few were playing with a basketball. Some were drinking what appeared to be malt liquor. I wonder did they all take off work early, like I did, or are they just lazy, no good, welfare trash? I went home and picked up my young daughter and drove her around the complex. I told her this is where people live that are too stupid to stand on their own two feet. She laughed and said " Look at that one Mommy! He is asleep on top of his car!" I said no sweetie, that one is drunk or high on dope. Nobody in their right mind sleeps on the hood of a car when it 95 degrees outside. Lesson learned.

Posted by: Madville Location: Texas on Jun 7, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Well I graduated from high school with Brandon in '99. The Brandon I knew never showed this kind of behavior. He was a very smart kid. Something had to of been wrong that triggered him to display this type of behavior and action. I guess when all the facts of this case are revealed we will all know what really transpired. All I can say is God Bless both of their families.

Posted by: anonymous Location: college station on Jun 7, 2008 at 07:52 PM
It sickens me to see people placing blame and making excuses to why something horrific like this happened...Why does this have to be about welfare, or lower income families, or people with criminal record? I'm pretty sure there wasn't this much of a fuss over the college kid who got stabbed in north gate in a drunken brawl. A child has been killed...have a little sympathy. It could have been anyone, white, black, hispanic, asian, rich, poor.... In the words of Bob Marley, "Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I am not perfect - and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers... make sure your hands are clean." RIP

Posted by: Catherine Location: College Station on Jun 7, 2008 at 06:54 PM
To Just Wondering: Yes it was the environment they were raised in.I was raised in a home where both parents were police officers,BUT I was physically,emotionally & verbally abused (2 of my sisters were sexually abused by a parent).The path I led for sometime was ugly,BUT I thank GOD everyday I was able to pull my head out of my butt and seek professional help,and make a better life for myself and my childresn.You have to be VERY strong to do that, and YOU have to want a better life.I did. I in NO way condone what this man did to this teen,HE chose his path.I firmly believe that no matter what conditions you grow up in,YOU CAN lead a normal,productive life.You just have to want it bad enough..apparently this guy didn't.I in no way shape or form blame my parents for any errors in judgment that I made,but I do blame them on their ignorance on how to raise children.Life is about choices,responsibility, and accountability.....period!

Posted by: ??? Location: texas on Jun 7, 2008 at 06:52 PM
who knows what lewis has done to brandon...im pretty sure lewis wasnt as quiet as people think he was so you cant blame it all on brandon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: D'andre & La'kesha Location: Brushy Creek on Jun 7, 2008 at 04:44 PM
They ani't no problem wit folks needun wellfare. I have it , my sistuhs and thase babbies gots it, my mama have it and my grand ma had it 2. I feel peoples gonna needs mo as gas prices goes up. Welfare be good if ya need it.

Posted by: Pylicia Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 04:43 PM
I used to always see Obijie around the apartments, but I dont really know him personally. My heart goes out to his family and you all will be in my prayers. Itis been real quiet around the apartments since this has happpened . My heart also goes out the Harris boy b/c we dont really know what happened to make this man click like that. This is a sign that our community should come together.

Posted by: JOHN E BOY Location: bcs on Jun 7, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I SAY, "EXICUTE ALL VIOLENT CRIMINALS," FROM ROBBERS TO MURDERS. ALSO, I THINK THAT ONCE ANYONE BECOMES A 2ND GENERATION WELFARE RECIPIENT,-(THAT MEANS YO MAMA WAS ON WELFARE HER WHOLE LIFE, AND YA DON'T EVEN HAVE A CLUE WHERE YO DADDY IS,) SHOULD BE FORCED TO HAVE EITHER THEIR TUBES TIED, OR CHEMICAL CASTRATED!!! ANY HUMANS NOT BEING PRODUCTIVE AND/OR WHOM CAN'T BE CARED FOR BY THEIR FAMILY(WITHOUT GOVT ASSISTANCE) SHOULD BE MOVED OUT TO THE CURB TO ROT.

Posted by: TAMEKA Location: HERE on Jun 7, 2008 at 02:36 PM
U ALL BE TRIPPIN! TEACH YO KIDS TO SAY NO TO DRUGS!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 7, 2008 at 12:32 PM
He ran To the Sheriff Offices fast not BPD. It must be a home away from home for him.

Posted by: Bryan Crime Victim Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I see another Bryan thug assaulted a Bryan police officer after responding to a burglary call Fri6-7. I am not sure we have any replacements At BPD for injured Officers. Lets hope the Officer is OK. We had a real problem with injured officers a few years back. It also was not reported. This welfare HUD housing needs zoned and controlled in Bryan. Why do we have more than any city in Texas per capita? You see how things are taken care of in Bryan in the Ghettos between alledged Criminals that do not call the Police. Bryan trash will kill over a car radio from a month ago. Some of this Bryan trash arrested in the last few months was family and they needed arrested and taken off the streets. I'm going with the Professional advice a BPD officer gave my wife and his wife. STAY OUT OF BRYAN AT NIGHT. Who are some Bryan idiots telling people everything is fine in the City? Saying you do not have a problem makes a problem bigger in the end.

Posted by: BARBIE Location: IN TOWN on Jun 7, 2008 at 10:49 AM
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE LEWIS FAMILY I KNOW THIS WILL BE A RUFF TIME

Posted by: Sylvia Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 10:46 AM
My prayers are with BOTH families.

Posted by: VeeVee Location: btx on Jun 7, 2008 at 10:46 AM
So i wass readiin some of da stuff ya'll wrotee. comingg from someone who kneww obije well, & comin from someone who was reall close to him, & coming from a youngg female. obije was muhh potna muh close friend. && all of the abovee. we gone miss him so muchh. but see he aint going no where he still with us. so for everybody who think he gone. dont even think that cuz he with us right now. i love you babi boy foreva & always.

Posted by: just wondering Location: bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 10:02 AM
While it is unfortunate that a young man lost his life, it is important to remember that one (or two) criminals are off of the street. Why did these boys turn out like they did?? Was it the environment they were raised in? It is possible to keep yourself out of trouble and be a hardworking, respectable person...even if you were raised in the ghetto.

Posted by: Amanda Location: Houston on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Some of these comments people are making are crazy im tellin i know both people obije was a terrific person to be around he would always make people laugh and he was always talking about... It matters not what happen in this situation it didnt cause for brandon to murder him because he was someone friend son father and brother and yea the oaks is not the perfect place to stay in but that has nothing to do with what happen and most of you that is saying this is a win win situation yall must not know god and knows nothing about life because none of us can judge either one of them because of their record but we can do is give our prayers to both families because they both did loose someone in this situation but before yall start judging because of what they have done in the past doesnt matter that had nothing to do with an 18 year boi, son, friend, father, brother getting brutally murdered on his familys porch and them trying to revive their son so yall think bout if it was ur son RIP BOI

Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Oh yeah. And what's with the mugshot pose? Is it a show of toughness or what?

Posted by: Nobody Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Wrong place at the wrong time... just happened to be "holding" a gun for his cousin. So I can just hold some heroin or crack or coke for someone. That makes me okay, yes? Like I said before: Dead thug, jailed thug. Two less on the streets. And I said nothing of color, only character.

Posted by: Cynthia Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:28 AM
To Billy Bob...I'm so amazed at your comment. Wasn't it just a few weeks ago you made some comment about the police needing to leave the pot smokers alone, "cause it's just pot, that don't hurt no one." Well, you've seen what "pot smokers" can and will do. As for my thoughts: I can completely understand those who have said, one thug dead and another in jail. An 18 year old "kid" is not a kid, he is an adult, eligible to vote (that is if there was no felony convictions!) He knew what lifestyle he chose, he knew that burglarizing people's property was wrong...yet he did it anyway. As for the killer, well he's in the same boat, he knew what he was doing too. But, neither one of them cared for the consequences of their actions...if they did they would not have had records. My only thought is now: guess what we (upstanding, tax-paying, living as good as we can citizens) are going to have to do...pay for a trial, pay for prison time, all because of ignorant people!

Posted by: Dale Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:27 AM
This is for WOW. If this dead kid had been anything like your son and had the decency and drive like your son chances are he would be alive today. Your son is appreciated and no one cares what his skin looks like. He has chosen the honorable path in life. We all owe him our freedom. But this Obije was just a hood rat out to live off the system and anyone he could.

Posted by: Dale Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Sure Obije was a nice person. Thats why his photo is a mug shot!!!

Posted by: No Bling on Jun 7, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Let them kill each other. It's just like the suicide bombers in Iraq. Pretty soon, they'll be all gone, and the planet will be a better place.

Posted by: Kim Location: Bryan on Jun 7, 2008 at 03:34 AM
For starters Obije was not a thug!! To those that DON'T know the whole situation need not to judge a book by it's cover. This is not a win win situation. How dare you!!! You knew nothing about this young man so that is not called for. I pray that those with all the NEGATIVE COMMENTS don't have children of there own. It could have happened to anyone. He was not a CRIMINAL either. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was a very repsectful young man and will be missed by those that really knew him and loved him. As for the other you man I don't know him personally but unlike others, I will not judge him. Never point the finger at someone, you will always have three pointing back at yourself!!!! My heart goes out to both families.

Posted by: NO FOR HERE Location: Thank God for that on Jun 7, 2008 at 12:44 AM
OMG Do you people have no compassion! We all make mistakes and NONE of you has the right to judge anyone involved in this tragic situation. There is only one that can judges us all and everyone that is writing all this horrible stuff will have your day to be judged. Ya'll all should be ashamed of yourself. To both of the families and everyone involved God bless you all! Don’t mind these pathetic redneck hypocrites that have NO LIFE and nothing better to do than trash others. They should be asking for forgiveness right now.

Posted by: Someone who cares Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I think that we should remember it is not our place to judge. We should treat others as we would wish to be treated. Remember regardless of past history of either of these men, they were someone's son, father, or brother respect that relationship. I would hope that in a time of grief we remember no one is perfect.

Posted by: WOW Location: BCS on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:17 PM
WOW! When I read this kind of hate mail of those of you who think that the life of a young black male isn't worth anything it really sadden me that my child serve in the military even for people like you who believe because the color of his skin his life isn't worth the ink it took to get him a birth certificate. Thank you for fuel the fire within me again. Because of these negative comments I am reminded of what bigots I live in this world with.

Posted by: Billy Bob Location: Hearne on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:09 PM
As for "Inquiring mind" and "nobody" people like you love to sit back and judge from afar thinking some how you speak for many and what your saying is just....the fact of the matter is an 18 year old kid is dead. It doesnt matter what his record is or what his picture looks like...so shallow, i wonder if it were your son or nephew or brother who had a record of devious acts and was killed so violently would you just love the way people are characterizing him in his death....Humans like you typically are cowards and only voice their opinions anonymously or in large groups....typically where ignorance is rampant....continue to be self-loathing and see where it gets you.....I mean seriously who TRULY is an example of an OUTSTANDING PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY???? That preacher that came from dallas to meet with a child in Bryan? Nothing is what it seems and your shallow remarks will not be forgotten.....Im just a hermit from outside of Hearne.....

Posted by: Someone in Bryan Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 10:35 PM
These comments below are real crazy! I can't believe people really think like this. Two criminals off the streets are ya'll seriouse???? You are just as bad as everyone else. Leave the Judgment to God. Sorry for the family who has lost their son, brother, daddy to such a bad death. God Bless You!

Posted by: What has the world come to Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I have read the comments that some of the people has posted and it's very sad. I could understand why you would say that there are two less violent criminals on the street. I totally agree with you, but think about it. I mean really think about it. Are we really the ones to make the choice that it is ok for anyone to die. Have we come so far that we have forgotten the words "Thy shall not kill". It's still not right for a man to kill another man. We are not the ones to make that choice, only God can. My heart goes out to both families, because this situation affects both sides. My hearts also goes out the friends, and anyone else that this effects.

Posted by: Michelle Location: College Station on Jun 6, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Regardless of if Obije had a criminal record or not, his life is still important as is the one of Mr. Harris. A senseless act has forever changed the lives of these two young men. My heart goes out to both families. Please have a heart and do not minimize the importance of human life because both parties involved reportedly have a criminal past. The Lord created each of us so we ALL have worth, even those who have made mistakes. My prayer is that this will have an impact on the community to draw closer instead of further apart.

Posted by: Chelsea Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 09:17 PM
You know something its a shame that we people.Can't even live a good life, because we have to worry about people like him. Taking the life of a person and I hope that Brandon Harris gets life in prison. He took the life of my best friend Obije Lewis and yes I am a teen that attends Bryan High and he brough a lot of smiles to school. He was the only reason for me going to school because I knew all things that were going on at home I would have Obije there at school for me and we all miss him. Thanks Chelsea

Posted by: SHAREE WHITFIELD Location: BRYAN TEXAS on Jun 6, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I KNOW IT MAY SEAM THAT HE DID NOT CARE ABOUT ANY ONE BUT HIS FAMILY BUT TRUTH IS HE WAS VERY SWEET AND A COOL PERSON TO TALK TO HE WAS MY BABY EVERY SNICE WE WAS N THE SIX GRAD AND I HOPE MR. BRANDON DIE REAL SOON HE DID NOT HAVE TO KILL HIM JUT CAUSE HE DID NOT LIKE HIM DONT MEAN OTHER PEOPLE DID TO I MEAN I LOVE OBIJE AND I WISH I HAD TOLD HIM THAT MORE CAUSE NOW HE WILL NEVER NOW HOW MUCH I LOVE HIM!!!! BRANDON GO TO HELL PUNK!!!!

Posted by: a friend Location: bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 08:44 PM
R.I.P OBJIE THIS IS SUMTHING U TAKE AN LEARN FROM IT.YOUTH THAT THINK THEY BAD AN RUNNIN ROUND HERE JUMPIN IN PEOPLE FACE.ITS ALWAYS SOMEONE WORSE THAN U.U NEVER NO WATS ON PEOPLE MIND.LOOK AT THA WORLD TODAY.BLACK MEN KILLIN EACH OTHER OVER SIMPLE STUFF.PASTERS TAKEIN MONEY FROM THA CHURCH. ITS TIME FOR SUM ACT RIGHT SOME COME TOGETHER BEFORE ITS TO LATE JUST MAKE SURE U KNOW WHAT UR DOIN BEFORE U DO IT.AN LEAVE PEOPLE STUFF ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!U WILL BE WELL MISSED AN WE LOVE U!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Don't Judge A Book! Location: Madisonville on Jun 6, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I have read all these comments and none of them seems to acknowledge that their are 2 families that have lost loved ones, one to death and the other one to prison. Some are saying that Brandon was on drugs, but do you know for yourself that he was on drugs? Don't judge a book by it's cover. If you wasn't there to see & know the details of what was going on then you have no room to judge anyone. What would you have done if you were in his shoes? That's if you knew the whole situation. No it's not right to take someone's life, but find out the truth before you start calling people names. Prayers are to be for both families not just one. Brandon comes from a very good family. I don't know about Mr. Lewis' family but I know Brandon's family personally. Something had to have happen that don't too many people know about but still it's not a reason to take someone's life. But know the FACTS first on both individuals involved. And nobody know the true facts but Brandon, Mr. Lewis and GOD.

Posted by: anonymous Location: college station on Jun 6, 2008 at 08:10 PM
First off I would just like to say how dare any of you to say one life is worth more than the next, or that the victim in a few words short of "deserved" this. Who are we to play God and judge..I'm familiar with the background of the victim and regardless of his history the point is that a CHILD has been brutally murdered in front of his own home and the only thing the majority of you can seem to do is criticize him and the mistakes he made. May the victim rest in peace and may the family find comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with the family....

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 08:05 PM
This is directed to Inquiring Mind...How dare you say "this is a win win situation?" I don't know either one of these men, however I would not wish this on anyone! It is sad that we are in 2008 and we still have people walking around making ignorant statements like "I wish there was more of this." Get a life and if you don't know Jesus get to know him and you will be careful for what you allow to come out of your mouth.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 6, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Alot of people is saying that lewis was quiet, how is that possible, if he has an arrest record. Nobody has said anything about lewis threats that he made to harris about killing. theres no justification for killing someone, but maybe harris felt his life was in danger and reacted wrongly.

Posted by: nicole Location: bryantexas on Jun 6, 2008 at 06:18 PM
that is worry at ok

Posted by: Sorrow Location: Franklin on Jun 6, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I'm glad that someone decided to expose the untold story of Mr. Lewis. By comparison of criminal records, Mr. Lewis was a worse person. While I do not condone murder, if it is true that Mr. Lewis burglarized Mr. Harris's car, this may be a justified act. My thoughts and prayers are with both families. Bryan PD...how did this situation escalate to this point? Where were you when you were needed, not just to arrest Mr. Harris.

Posted by: nobody Location: locl on Jun 6, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I feel bad for the families, but at least Madison County has one more turd off the streets.

Posted by: Inquiring Mind Location: Brazos County on Jun 6, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Well now we have the truth. Just what I thought. The dead boy was not an upstanding pillar of the community and neither was the boy that killed him. Thanks to those of you that brought the criminal records of these boys to the surface. This is a win win situation. Two violent criminals are removed from the streets. I wish there was more of this.

Posted by: Nobody on Jun 6, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Hm. Judging from the background in the photos, we have one dead thug, and one jailed thug.

Posted by: Kristianna Location: College Station on Jun 6, 2008 at 04:14 PM
I knew Mr.Lewis he was real respectful. I grew up with him. This is very shocking to alot of friends. He was friendly,smart, and quiet. I mean it was said that about a month ago this same man tried to kill him, by browing up his car. Now the killer on the other hand.... I use to work with him at Sanderson Farm. I knew it was somethig strange about him. RIP obejie i love you

Posted by: taxpayer Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Although it is a horrific trajedy for any type of murder/assault/etc. to take place, let us remember that the Victim was not a complete innocent person. I refer to the news item in November in the local papers and television news where the victim in this murder was charged with ASSAULT-BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE. However, I do feel deep sorrow for the family, and extend my sympathies.

Posted by: Reader Location: CS on Jun 6, 2008 at 03:38 PM
It looks like the victim was in the same jail in the past.

Posted by: Rudy Location: Madisonville on Jun 6, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Does anyone know if this dude is from Midway? If it's the same one he comes from a really nice family. Just goes to show what drugs will do to you.

Posted by: Bob Location: Bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Also, according to Brazos County records, Obije Lewis has been to jail twice this year already, and with twice as many charges against him as Harris. They include family violence and carrying an illegal weapon, among others. I guess KTBX just forgot to mention that.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Everyone states that Obije Lewis was quite that is not correct he have been arrested before on assault bodily injury family violence, Unlawful carrying of weapon, assult by threats. And he was always stealing. There is two sides to a story and I do feel for the family of Lewis. I have them in my prayer's.

Posted by: shimon calhoun Location: bryan on Jun 6, 2008 at 02:33 PM
it's now time for a change for the african-american youth and the world itself ive had now 6 friends killed by vilonce here in the brazos valley and it seem like the list is going on we need a godly voice for both bryan\college station to bring a up lifting spirit of god to the people as a hole to show them that the time is now not tommrow because its not promise to you i know him and i would like to send my prayers out to his family and my god help with the hurt of a young brother thats gone to take that journey to the lord

Posted by: THE TRUTH Location: BCS on Jun 6, 2008 at 02:32 PM
"According to Brazos County records, Lewis has been in trouble with the law several times before. According to residents, Lewis burglarized Harris's Vehicle prior to the altercation in question "no reason to take a life" but lets get all the facts. I really would like to know all the facts. Harris gets off work at 11:30pm, goes home and decides to pick up a knife and run someone down to stab them. What provoked this? How does the victim play a role in this? What was Lewis doing? Why did Lewis try jumping on his cousin a few days prior? THE TRUTH

Posted by: Inquiring Mind Location: Brazos County on Jun 6, 2008 at 02:28 PM
KBTX reports that the picture of the guy that was stabbed was from "Brazos county records". Was this a mugshot? If this was a mugshot, why all the fuss over this killing? Two criminals were just taken off the streets. One was removed from the gene pool and one will be incarcerated. Talk about a win win situation! Perhaps I'm mistaken, but I don't know of any good, decent, hard working citizens that would have photos on file with Brazos county, unless perhaps it was for some sort of an employee ID card. Tell us KBTX, was that picture a mugshot? Was it an employee ID card photo? Inquiring minds want to know.

Posted by: Violent Crime Victim Location: College Station on Jun 6, 2008 at 01:43 PM
I feel for the victims family. My brother was murdered 15 months ago. Stabbed to death in his own home. I pray for the family, as I know what a deep sorrow they have. The following quote gave me such comfort... We loved him with the utmost love of which our souls are capable and he was taken from us. Yet in the agony of our spirit in surrendering such a treasure, we feel a thousand times richer for having known him." --Wordsworth The family is in my prayers.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 6, 2008 at 01:19 PM
"According to Brazos County records, Harris has been in trouble with the law before for fleeing from a police officer and possession of marijuana." So much for the "Potheads aren't violent" arguement...

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