There are early reports of an active shooter at Texas Tech after a shooting in a police station.
We’re getting reports of an active shooter at the @TexasTech police station @KAMCNews pic.twitter.com/rlUl7qoM8G
— Elizabeth Lane (@elizabethlanetv) October 10, 2017
A shooting has been reported at TTU Police Department. Shooter is at large. The campus is on lockdown. Take shelter. https://t.co/jOFvYnGgL6
— Texas Tech (@TexasTech) October 10, 2017
Lubbock Police and EMS were called to the Texas Tech Police Department Monday evening for the report of a shooting.
It was not immediately clear if the shooting was inside the TTUPD or nearby to the police station.
The extent of injuries to the shooting victim was not known. Police radio traffic indicated there was a search for a suspect but official information has not yet been released.
A photojournalist is on scene working to get more information. This story will be updated as soon as possible.
I’ll update when more info is available.
UPDATE!
Lubbock police confirm that a Texas Tech police officer has been shot and killed at Texas Tech Police Headquarters.
It happened around 8 p.m. on Monday night at Texas Tech Police Department headquarters, 413 Flint Avenue.
The shooter is still at large. Texas Tech campus is on lockdown, everyone on campus should take shelter in a safe location.
UMC is also on lockdown as of 8:30 p.m. Monday night.
Early reports say the shooting suspect is 6 feet tall, 140 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Awful. I hope they catch the scumbag. And he resists arrest.
There’s a shooter on our campus right now and I want everyone to pray Texas Tech🙏🏾
— Justin Michael Hall (@Justin_Hall11) October 10, 2017
Here’s the notice students are getting:
— Elizabeth Lane (@elizabethlanetv) October 10, 2017
UPDATE!
The school confirms as of 9:53pm EST that the search for the shooter is still active.
Emergency update. The current situation is ongoing. Continue to shelter in place. More info as it is available. https://t.co/jOFvYnGgL6.
— Texas Tech (@TexasTech) October 10, 2017
UPDATE!
Wow. It sounds like a student shot the cop in the head after they found drug paraphernalia at his room. Just terrible.
Statement from @TexasTech pic.twitter.com/t5GX1fbMJR
— Elizabeth Lane (@elizabethlanetv) October 10, 2017
UPDATE!
And just like that, it’s over.
Suspect is now in custody https://t.co/qDrAxzLvCw
— Lubbock Police Dept. (@LubbockPolice) October 10, 2017
ALL-CLEAR: The suspect has been apprehended. Lockdown lifted on campus. Avoid TTUPD, north side of campus. https://t.co/jOFvYnGgL6.
— Texas Tech (@TexasTech) October 10, 2017