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Two Texas Tech Officers Shot Near Stadium; Suspect Killed

Both officers are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening wounds at a Lubbock hospital, with doctors expecting full recovery.

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Overview

  • The shooting unfolded around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday when officers approached a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot north of Jones AT&T Stadium.
  • A suspect produced a firearm and opened fire before officers returned fire.
  • Both officers were transported to a Lubbock hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to fully recover.
  • The suspect died at the scene from gunshot wounds.
  • The Texas Municipal Police Association described the attack as an “ambush.”