A Bryan man confesses to a murder that occurred in October 2022 in College Station. A plea agreement between 28-year-old Trevor Thompson Jr. and the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office includes a 40-year prison sentence. The sentence also includes revocation of probation for an April 2014 armed robbery in Bryan. Thompson shot Anthony Ayers during a fight in the parking lot of an apartment complex, according to a news release from the district attorney. The College Station police arrest report said investigators used surveillance video from the apartment complex’s courtyard and text messages from the 15-year-old victim’s cellphone to arrest Thompson. Brazos County District Attorney’s Office news release: Trevor Thompson, 28, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Friday, August 16, 2024, after pleading guilty to murder. Thompson was arrested on November 2, 2022, following an investigation into the murder of Anthony Ayers by College Station Police. On October 29, 2022, CSPD was called to the Pearl Apartments following the shooting of Ayers. Witnesses reported seeing Ayers and the defendant fighting. During the fight, witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing Ayers running away. Ayers was later found by passersby lying in the parking lot. During the investigation, it was determined that both individuals were in possession of weapons the night of the shooting. Officers were led to Thompson after finding calls and text messages between him and Ayers immediately prior to the shooting. As part of the investigation, officers found the weapon used in the shooting at Thompson’s brother’s home. Another residence associated with Thompson was searched and two shirts matching those Thompson was wearing the night of the shooting were found. The work of College Station Police in this case led to a quick resolution and arrest. The victim’s family was consulted prior to the settlement and agreed to the settlement. The State of Texas was represented in this case by Assistant District Attorneys Kara Comte and Abigail Goodman, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa Carter, and Investigator Dennis Thane. Statement from Brazos County Assistant District Attorneys Kara Comte and Abigail Goodman: “Anthony Ayers’ life was taken far too soon by a defendant who showed no respect for human life. He will spend significant time in prison for his crime and we will continue to protect this community.”
