Shooting Scare Leaves Local Woman Seeing Red
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Posted: 10:00 PM Nov 28, 2008
Last Updated: 10:41 PM Nov 28, 2008
Reporter: Kristen Ross
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A Caldwell woman was injured Thursday in Bryan after enjoying Thanksgiving Day with her family. It happened just seconds after she opened the front door at the 800 block of Commerce Street in Bryan.

"I didn't see it coming," Rosa Regmund said.

Rosa Regmund had just finished a Thanksgiving feast and was leaving her father's house, heading to her car. That's when a PT Cruiser full of teenagers started approaching...

"I was bending down to open the car door, and then about the time I looked up..."

Regmund heard a noise, followed by a burning sensation.

"I just put my hand over my eye, and then I felt something wet and I said 'Oh my God I'm bleeding', I got shot," Regmund said.

At least that's what she thought. As it turns out, Regmund hadn't been shot with a real gun or bullet, but a paintball gun, along with red paint ammunition.

"I saw the kids they were laughing and giggling and carrying on. I think they thought it was hilarious," Regmund said.

"That happened to my mom on Thanksgiving, these kids don't have nothing better to do than just randomly shoot people," Regmund's Daughter Jennifer Zapata said.

Regmund's eye now bears a small welt, and her car has splatters of red paint.

"All of this is still full of paint. My clothes were full of paint, my glasses, full of paint," Regmund said.

And although the situation scared Regmund more than anything else, she says it could have done much more.

"I guess my glasses saved me, because if it wasn't for my glasses I think they would have shot my eyeball out," Regmund said.

As for the teens who fired the shot, Regmund now has both her eyes on the lookout for them.

"These kids need to be taught a lesson," Regmund said.

Rosa Regmund contacted police immediately after the incident. She says they told her that they've heard about this going on, but that not many people actually report it.

Regmund was able to give police a good description of the car, and some of the teens inside. Police also took pictures of her injuries.

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Posted by: Michael Location: Bryan on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I personally know Mrs Regmund and she is a very nice lady. This is very uncalled for especially in the recent tragedies that have hit Bryan. Two uncalled for murders with no captures or convictions. What we need is a city wide rally to stop the violence. As a parent I would hope that my children would know better than to do something as shameful as this, but you don't know what their friends will do. I hope that all this mess stops and our streets become safer soon.

Posted by: Thomas Location: Bryan on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Hey J.B. The parents are in all probability protecting these monsters. I feel the parents know what the kids have done!

Posted by: J.B Location: BRYAN on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:00 AM
WHY DON'T THE PARENTS OF ANY CHILD WHO HAS A PT CRUISER TRACE THEIR CHILDS ACTIVITY ON THAT DAY AND SEE IF THEY MAY HAVE BEEN RIDING AROUND W/FRIENDS AND QUESTION THEM...OR BETTER YET HAVE AUTHORITIES QUESTION THEM...THEN SUSPEND THEIR LICENSES 5 YEARS.IN THIS DAY AND TIME THEY ARE LUCKY SOMEONE DIDN'T PULL OUT A GUN AND START SHOOTING BACK.

Posted by: Albert Location: Bryan on Dec 2, 2008 at 02:14 PM
it seems as though some of you think that their is supposed to be a police officer stationed on every corner in Bryan. The reality is that there is usually 4 to 8 officers on a shift that are available to answer calls and patrol, with the population of Bryan at over 65,000, you do the math. The chances of a policeman being right next to you when a crime is commited are astronomical, if that does happen, then go buy a lottery ticket. Tell your councilman to hire more officers if you want to solve the problem. The police cant do it all.

Posted by: Mad Momma on Dec 2, 2008 at 08:20 AM
You're right, Katrina. I like the idea of public humiliation. As a mother of a 15 year old, I can tell you that their pride (or appearance) is more important than anything. Jail time would make them appear "cool" and would teach them nothing. Of course, I would go one step further with mine should he ever do something like that and probably beat his arse in public. I'd probably be the only one to go to jail, though.

Posted by: Mary Location: BCS on Dec 1, 2008 at 06:29 PM
Does anyone know the color of the PT cruiser? I'm sure someone knows something. These kids were stupid and it shouldn't be difficult to find them. Kids brag at school and can't keep a secret.

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Kids often do not understand how painful pranks can be. Right now everyone is scared of the way things are going with home invasions and things. More people have a concealed to carry license and if put in fear will defend themselves. All of these kids could have been killed if she were carrying and she could have been killed if the paintball would have somehow went through her eye or something. Parents better teach their children about these dangers otherwise you will read about them in the obituary section in the paper. Sad these days that you have to get laughs like that.

Posted by: Katrina C Location: Wellborn on Dec 1, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I think in a case like this, if she identifies them and the courts say "guilty" take the little brats out in the middle of town for all to see in nothing but a pair of shorts and give Regmund a paintball gun and tell her to unload on these worthless punks. The City of Bryan can make money by auctioning off the paintball gun to the highest bidder afterward. With todays spoiled kids, I think public embarrassment is probably the only thing that will get through to them. Fines won't because mommy and daddy will pay those, if they spend any time in jail well, then to their friends, they're just cool, community service, please..

Posted by: Anonymous Location: CSTX on Nov 30, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Bryan nov 29 at 10:13Am you are a fool. every know you As a Doctor ,Cop, college student and 4th genertion Welfare Hud living fool in Bryan. Keep you Bryan lies in Bryan with you CS/TAMU-basher form Bryan.

Posted by: Responding to Big AL on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Big AL, I think YOU ARE THE ONE THAT NEEDS TO READ THE ARTICLE AGAIN,this happened at :800 block of Commerce Street in Bryan.-thats a direct quote from the story above,

Posted by: Big Al Location: Bryan on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Some of you need to read the article before bashing Bryan. This happened in Caldwell, which is in Burleson County.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: NZ on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:51 AM
I am so sorry this happend to you Honey, And yes I do agree somthing needs to be done about all of the PD .. it seems that there never around when you really need them. makes you think where are THEY???

Posted by: bcs on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:04 AM
wow a pt cruiser, these teens are hardcore. I hope one of them reads this.....PLEASE come to my house and try this crap, you'd leave in a bodybag.

Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Nov 30, 2008 at 02:42 AM
Feel sorry when they shoot the wrong person and it rains real bullets. No one will be laughing then. If this happens to anyone else you have the right to protect yourself because you never know if its real or not.Its self defense. Watch out lil thug wanna b's because you might regret it.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I've had this happend to me and my friends before off of Longmire in CS. We were all sitting on our balacony. The car was driving past pretty far away and shot at all of us, barely missing my face. There were about 5 paint spots on my front door. We tried to chase after them but couldnt find them. Jerks like this need to be caught. Just wait till you seriously hurt someone. Bryan/CS both need to get these punks off the streets. Not just Bryan. For those ppl out there that think its just Bryan your wrong. CS is just as bad. As for the parents to these punks, you should be ashamed,keep your trouble makers off the streets and teach them some friggin manners and respect. I hope they get caught

Posted by: Wanda Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 08:57 PM
I too hope they catch these punk terrorists. This should not happen to anyone. Geez, Bryan residents, where are your children?????

Posted by: Think! Location: brayn on Nov 29, 2008 at 06:05 PM
What a bunch of loser kids . . . driving a PT CRUISER!! Really, how hard will that be to find??? Do yourselves a favor and just go to the Police Dept. and say you just did something really stupid. It will be easier on you. Remember someone will rat you out and you'll be facing some serious charges.

Posted by: Enough is enough! Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 05:55 PM
To the jerks: Stuff like this just ticks the citizens of Brazos County off!!!! Just wait and see what kind of jury pool you will get when you get caught. GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY will be ringing in your ears for a long time. Try them as adults!

Posted by: Former Prankster Location: Texas on Nov 29, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Kids I'm sure you got a laugh out of this and a good time. However, you need to keep in mind that the Texas Penal Code states that Mistake of Fact is a defense to prosecution. In other words if the victim of your prank had been in possession of a real gun and had shot every one of you dead she would not have been prosecuted because a reasonable, prudent person in her position would have believed you had shot a real gun. What if she had a heart condition and your actions gave her a heart attack? What if she had lost her eye? A laugh is not worth your life or anyone else's life. Find an alternative. When I was a kid we would pull up beside people and ask for directions, then spray them with silly string and take off. No it is not legal. Yes it is wrong, but if you do something like that you wont have to worry about putting someones eye out. All I am saying is there are other pranks you can pull that will not place you or anyone else in serious jeopardy.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I really hope these kids are caught and I hope the media publishes their names so they can be invsetigated in the other complaints. Our house was paintballed just two weeks after we painted it. I am glad Ma. Regmusd didn't lose an eye or wasn't more seriously injured. She needs to press charges once the police find those responsible.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I hope every parent sees this story and checks out their child on their where abouts when this lady was attacked. Lets put your mother or grandmother out there and paintball her. See how you feel? Nothing better to do is right, but parents also need to know where their kids are. Sorry this happened.

Posted by: Viviana Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM
YES THESE WERE LITTLE PUNKS WHO THINK THERE ALL BIG AND BAD AND ARE NOTHING!! YOU LITTLE PUNKS WOULDN'T LIKE IT IF IT WERE YOUR MOM, WOULD YOU? NO BUT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PUNKS WITH BIG MOUTHS WHO LIKE TO BRAG ABOUT YOUR LI CRIMES!! BUT WATCH YOUR BACK CAUSE NEXT TIME YOU LOOK AROUND YOU MAY BE SEEING RED!! THE KIDS AT SCHOOL WILL BE TALKING I SAY WE CATCH THESE NO HOME TRAINED PUNKS AND TEACH T HEM A REAL LESSON!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Location: College Station on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Its all fun and games until someone returns fire with a real gun....All they have to say is that they couldnt tell it was a paintball gun and they were in fear of their life...Instant no bill by the grand jury and a couple of thugs off the street. Its just a matter of time before they graduate to real guns.

Posted by: WRK Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I hope they catch these kids and punish them as if they used a real gun!!! Hats off to Ms. Regmund for reporting this! I'm glad you were not seriously injured!

Posted by: Typical Location: Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Wonder what Bryan city official's kid is involved? Hush Hush Hush!!!

Posted by: Standing up for whats right in Bryan on Nov 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Someone knows who did this. Lets stand up and do what is right and report these punks. What if it was your mom???

Posted by: JOEL Location: BRYAN on Nov 29, 2008 at 06:22 AM
WHERE is the POLICE ?? MAN !! Bryan PD needs to get it together and get these PUNKS off the streets --instead of spending time worrying about whether the police chief's wife is getting pushed through a sheet-rock wall or not! WHO CARES? if she wants to live like that...more power to her...but LET's FOCUS on getting BRYAN cleaned up FIRST !!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 at 06:18 AM
I hope those thugs (yes they are thugs) are caught and punished!

Posted by: you go girl Location: bryan tx on Nov 29, 2008 at 02:44 AM
Rosa Regmund.....you go girl teach them punks

Posted by: Anonymous Location: CS on Nov 29, 2008 at 01:29 AM
How awful! Those kids need some serious punishment. If their parents had raised them properly, maybe they wouldn't have turned out to be heartless little thugs that go around scaring and hurting people for enjoyment! See what happens when mom and dad spoil and pamper their little darlings? I'm so sorry this happened to you Rosa! I hope they are caught.

Posted by: Guardsman on Nov 29, 2008 at 12:18 AM
To these kids.... I Conceal Carry my Springfield Armory 1911A1 .45 every day. Had this happened to me, or near me.. I can assure you, you WOULD NOT be laughing.

Posted by: Hater1 Location: Here on Nov 28, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Put the little girl punks behind bars and lets see how much they laughing after that. Punks!

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