Jay Kimbrough pulls knife in presence of lawyers after being fired as deputy chancellor of Texas A&M University system
The Bryan College Station Eagle
September 22, 2011
A&M System Deputy Chancellor Jay Kimbrough, a good friend of Gov. Rick Perry, was fired from the A&M System on Wednesday and then pulled out a pocketknife in the presence of two System lawyers, he confirmed.
Kimbrough said he was just "being cynical and comical" and his intent was misinterpreted.
As of late Wednesday, police were investigating the incident, said University Police Department Sgt. Allan Baron.
"Mr. Kimbrough never made any direct threats to anyone, but this was alarming to individuals in the office and our department was called," Baron said. Kimbrough cooperated with authorities, he said.
A&M System Chancellor John Sharp, who took over the top administrative slot two weeks ago, determined there wasn't a need for the deputy chancellor position, he wrote in an email to employees late Wednesday.
"I have decided that the position of Deputy Chancellor is not necessary to meet the needs of the Office of the Chancellor and The Texas A&M University System," Sharp wrote. "I wish to thank Jay Kimbrough for his service in that role during my initial days as Chancellor. I wish him the best in his future endeavors."
