“No Home Invasion—Just Betrayal”: Borger Mourns the Tragic Loss of Aimie and Steve Frick
BORGER, TX — The stillness of Canyon Drive was shattered just after midnight when gunfire echoed through the quiet residential neighborhood. What began as a peaceful summer night ended in horror, heartbreak, and a wave of unanswered questions. Inside one of the modest homes lining the street, Aimie Frick, 52, and her husband Steve Frick, 46, were found fatally shot—not by a stranger, but allegedly by someone within their own family.
Responding to a frantic 911 call, Borger Police arrived at the scene to discover a nightmare: the couple, well-known and deeply loved in the community, was already gone. Standing in the aftermath was a teenage relative, visibly shaken—and now charged with two counts of homicide.
No Forced Entry. No Masked Intruder. Just Unimaginable Tragedy.
From the outset, police made one thing clear: this was not a home invasion. There were no signs of forced entry. No ransacked rooms. No robbery gone wrong. Instead, it was a moment of intimate betrayal—one that has rocked this small Texas town to its core.
“The kind of case that changes families forever,” said Borger Police Chief Douglas Reese during a somber press conference. “This wasn’t random. This was personal.”
The suspect—whose identity is being withheld due to age—was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held at a juvenile detention facility in Amarillo, as the court determines whether he will be tried as an adult.
Who Were the Fricks?
Aimie and Steve Frick were not just names in a headline. They were parents, neighbors, volunteers, and friends. Aimie, a longtime elementary school aide, was known for her patient smile and boundless warmth with children. Steve, a skilled mechanic, ran a local auto shop where customers say his honesty and kindness set him apart.
“They were the kind of couple who never turned away someone in need,” said neighbor Maria Hill. “Always grilling in the front yard, waving at every car that passed. It doesn’t make sense. None of this does.”
Their loss is not only a devastation to their family—but a rupture in the very heart of Borger.
A Town in Shock, a Community in Mourning
Since the news broke, the front lawn of the Fricks’ home has transformed into a makeshift memorial. Flowers, candles, and hand-written notes line the sidewalk. Former students of Aimie’s have come by to say goodbye. Friends leave photos, recalling barbecues, late-night talks, and laughter that once filled the house now cloaked in tragedy.
“This isn’t just about the loss of two lives,” said Pastor Jordan Lively, who will lead the Fricks’ memorial service. “It’s about the confusion, the sorrow, the hole left behind when violence erupts where love once lived.”
Mental health professionals have been made available to local schools, and community leaders have opened a grief support center at the First Baptist Church of Borger to assist anyone impacted by the tragedy.
Unanswered Questions
As investigators piece together the final moments before the shooting, questions loom heavy. What led to the violence? Were there signs of escalating tension in the household? Was there a cry for help that went unnoticed?
While authorities have been tight-lipped about motive, they have confirmed that a firearm was recovered at the scene and that the teenager acted alone. A full autopsy and toxicology report is pending, as well as a deeper psychological evaluation of the suspect.
District Attorney Marissa Jordan stated:
“This is a difficult, emotionally charged case. We owe it to the victims—and to the community—to seek justice while also understanding the complex circumstances behind this act.”
A Community’s Plea for Healing
In the face of unspeakable grief, Borger has come together in remarkable ways. A candlelight vigil will be held this Saturday at Huber Park, with all proceeds from a concurrent fundraiser going toward funeral expenses and grief counseling for surviving family members.
Many are still stunned by the idea that the Fricks’ final moments were not spent fighting off danger from the outside world—but falling victim to someone they trusted under their own roof.
“Betrayal like this—it tears at the soul,” said longtime friend Jennifer Reyes. “But we will honor them. We will remember them for how they lived, not how they died.”
Rest in peace, Aimie and Steve Frick. Borger will not forget your kindness, your spirit, or your love. 🕯️