Judge Imposes Maximum 20-Year Sentence on Gunman Who Shot Bryan Police Officer

BRYAN, Texas – A Brazos County judge has sentenced a Bryan man to the maximum prison term after he shot a Bryan police officer during an undercover surveillance operation in 2025.

Judge David Hilburn sentenced Quincy McMiller to 20 years in prison for Aggravated Assault during a punishment hearing held Wednesday.

In addition to the maximum sentence for aggravated assault, Hilburn imposed the maximum 10-year sentences for two counts of Deadly Conduct and one count of Tampering with Evidence. McMiller also received two years in prison for Theft of a Firearm.

The sentencing followed McMiller’s guilty pleas to all charges. During the day-long hearing, the court heard testimony from members of the Bryan Police Department, a Brazos County jailer, the defendant’s family and friends, and McMiller himself.

According to prosecutors, the shooting occurred on March 1, 2025, while Bryan Police Officer Dustin Seelig was conducting surveillance as part of an ongoing investigation.

Officer Seelig observed McMiller carrying a firearm equipped with an extended magazine while walking through an apartment complex. Because Seelig was working in an undercover capacity, he was driving an unmarked vehicle and was not wearing a police uniform.

Before Officer Seelig had an opportunity to identify himself, prosecutors said McMiller immediately opened fire as the officer exited his vehicle to make contact.

Officer Seelig was struck in the arm as McMiller fired at least 20 rounds in his direction and toward occupied apartment buildings.

Investigators said the gunfire struck Officer Seelig’s vehicle, several other vehicles, multiple apartment buildings and entered the bedroom of a second-story apartment, placing numerous residents at risk.

Responding officers applied a tourniquet to Officer Seelig’s arm before transporting him to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities later located McMiller several blocks away hiding in a crawl space beneath a structure. Officers also recovered the firearm and extended magazine after investigators determined McMiller had discarded them in a wooded area while fleeing.

Officer Seelig recovered from his injuries and returned to full duty approximately one month after the shooting.

Assistant District Attorney Kevin Capps prosecuted the case for the State of Texas.

“The defendant’s actions were senseless and shockingly dangerous,” Capps said. “We are fortunate to have brave and honorable police officers who are willing to serve, and if they are fired upon in the line of duty the offenders should expect justified severe consequences from our community’s justice system in accordance with our law.”