Deputy-Involved Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized in Lubbock County

What Happened on Highway 87

This morning, the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a person armed with a gun in the 9100 block of the Highway 87 access road. Around 10:50 a.m., deputies located the individual. According to officials, the suspect aimed a handgun at deputies, and that’s when one deputy fired, striking the armed person.

Life-Threatening Injuries Reported

Emergency Medical Services were immediately requested, and deputies on scene provided aid until EMS arrived. The suspect was then transported to University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that one other person was checked out by EMS at the scene, but no injuries were reported for that individual.

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Investigation Underway

Per protocol, the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation into the shooting. The deputy who discharged their weapon has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure following these types of incidents.

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Public Safety Reassurance

The Sheriff’s Office says there is no ongoing threat to the public stemming from this morning’s situation. At this time, officials are not releasing the suspect’s name, citing the early stages of the investigation and privacy concerns.

What’s Next

As the Special Crimes Unit continues its investigation, more details are expected to be released in the coming days. In the meantime, the Sheriff’s Office is urging patience as they work to gather all the facts about what led to today’s dangerous encounter on Highway 87.

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